Port Health Officer
Port Health Officer
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Job Description
- East Suffolk CouncilSuffolk Coastal Port Health Authority
- Based at either Harwich International Port CO12 4SR or Felixstowe Port IP11 4AZ
- per annum plus a 14 shift allowance*
- 37 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern including weekend working*
- Permanent
It is an exciting time to be joining our Port Health Team as we transform our services in response to the UKs departure from the European Union.
We currently have 3 exciting Port Health Officer (AO7 AO9 opportunities to join the East Suffolk Councils Port Health Team as Port Health Officers.
Our mission is the protection of public and animal health carrying out a range of checks to ensure imported goods are safe for all of us in the UK. Find out more via our video of the team and what they do (vimeo). To become part of our team you will be passionate keen to learn and thrive on working in a fastpaced environment.
The role
Your role will beto work with our existing Port Health Officers in carrying out various checks on imported products (including not of animal origin fish and organic items) to ensure they are safe for distribution in the UK. You will also protect international health by monitoring health conditions on board ships in order to prevent disease. You will have the opportunity to work under your own initiative but also with others as part of our friendly team.
What you need
This is a career graded post and the responsibilities of the role will be undertaken at a level appropriate to the post holders qualifications experience and competence as laid out in the job description. It will be essential to have either a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or aHigher Certificate in Food Control with 3 years experience in a food and safety field. Applications will be considered from trainees however you will be required to have completed your academic studies CDP and professional interview by the date of your interview.
*After the completion of initial training you will participate in a 7day rotational shift pattern covering the hours of 06.30 22.00 Monday to Friday and 06.30 14.30 Saturday including weekend working which will at that point attract a 14 shift allowance on top of the base salary. The shift pattern will be kept under regular review to ensure it meets operational needs which may lead to a 24/7 service.
If you would like to be at the forefront of this exciting new service we look forward to receiving your application.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (youtube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Great opportunities for training and development
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
For further information please visit our benefits brochure (pdf).
To find out more
For an informal discussion or if you have any questions regarding this post please contactAlexandra Catlingby either calling0or emailing
Closing date: 10 am 9 May 2025.
Interview date: 13 and 15 May 2025.
How to apply
Step 1 Read the advert and the Job Description (doc)
Step 3 Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (suffolkjobsdirect)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
