Technical Support Officer – Belfast

Technical Support Officer required to work with the Belfast City Council based Port Health Unit.

The position is a Temporary position working full-time shift pattern,working 12 hour shifts, 2 weeks on days followed by 2 weeks on nights. The working pattern results in an average of 37 hours per week over a 4 week period. Starting times for shifts are 8am till 8pm and 8pm til 8am. The hourly rate Monday – Friday is £18.85, Saturday and Sunday rates are enhanced rates. 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

• Container examination ensuring they meet port and public health guidelines.
• Protecting public and animal health by applying checks in accordance with UK, NI and EU legislation
• Responsible with handling telephone enquiries with agents, porters and shipping lines
• Carrying out manifest and ID checks on low-risk products and the preliminary ID checks on high risk products
• Adhering to EHOs regulations
• Assisting with physical checks and sampling of high risk food stock.
• Performing administrative tasks ensuring all documents are kept updated
• Post-holders may be required to handle and be exposed to food product allergens, for example, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, etc

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 Ciaran Kearney in our Belfast office on 02890313693
• Email your CV to belfastjobs@first-choice-rec.com

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer