Eville and Jones | Technical Officer | London (Hounslow)
We are seeking 4 Technical Officers to work within Heathrow Airport on a 12-month contract.
Overview of the Role
Reporting to a Higher Executive Officer (HEO), plan and undertake a programme of tasks, working independently and/or as part of a team.
The role provides technical operational services to safeguard animal health and welfare, protect the economy, and enhance food security through inspection, surveillance, regulation, and enforcement.
1. A Technical Officer (TO) role is primarily field-based, involved in animal disease surveillance, control, and eradication in farmed species.
2. The principal task of a TO is the surveillance and control of animal disease through on-farm collecting blood samples for gamma interferon testing and associated tasks. Other TO duties will be required as necessary.
3. A TO may be required to support APHA incident and disease response.
4. A TO must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication about veterinary topics with customers and have a sufficient command of spoken and written English to effectively perform the role in a customer-facing position.
Working Hours and Requirements
1. This is a shift role working a 4 on 4 off pattern of 10h32min shifts with shifts taking place on a rota basis. Shifts will be during the day and late night between the hours of 05:00 and 00:00. However, there may be occasions, e.g., during a notifiable disease outbreak, when some flexibility may be required for weekend working.
2. Overnight stays at locations remote from the base office may be required.
What do you need?
1. Eligible Right to Work in the UK not through visa sponsorship.
2. IT Literate.
3. Good Spoken English as you will need to communicate with farmers.
4. Agricultural/Horticultural experience is desirable but full training will be given.
5. Full valid driving licence and access to own car.
6. Role will be field-based, and all PPE required will be provided.
Salary: £32k based on a full year.
Start date: 6th January 2025
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 29th November
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