Technical Support Officer required to work with the Belfast City Council based Port Health Unit.
The position offers full-time shift work working 5 out of 7 days Monday to Friday rotating between 8pm - 8am and 8am - 8pm on a weekly basis. The hourly rate Monday - Friday is £17.59, Saturday and night duty £26.39 and Sunday rate at £35.18. Initially the position will be for 3 months on a temporary basis with an opportunity of this being extended based on performance.
The main duties include
* Protecting public and animal health by applying checks in accordance with UK, NI and EU legislation
* Taking relevant actions which can involve making decision son containers examination
* Responsible with handling telephone enquiries with agents, porters and shipping lines
* Adhering to EHOs regulations
* Carrying out manifest and ID checks on low-risk products and the preliminary ID checks on high risk products
* Assisting with physical checks and sampling if high risk food stock
* Performing administrative tasks ensuring all documents are kept updated
What We Need From You
* Must have third level qualification in a relevant subject such as food science, food technology or logistics and supply chain management
* Two years relevant experience working as a food law enforcement officer or working with food safety management systems.
* Possess full, current UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
What We Will Offer You
* Weekly pay
* Great opportunity to work in the public sector
The Next Steps
* Contact Kayleigh Edgar in our Belfast office
* Apply via the link
First Choice is an equal opportunities employer