Technical Support Officer - Belfast

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