Technical Support Officer - Port Health

Flexsource NI are currently recruiting a Technical Support Officer on a temporary full time basis, paying £18.85 per hour.

Responsibilities:

With a full job description available upon request, you will:

·        Help deliver essential Port Health checks that protect public and animal health

·        Respond to enquiries and process key import documentation

·        Carry out identity, manifest and documentary checks on incoming goods

·        Support Environmental Health Officers during inspections and sampling

·        Oversee the safe release, routing or disposal of consignments

·        Manage transhipment processes and verify compliance paperwork

·        Keep accurate digital records using systems like PHILIS, TRACES and IPAFFS

·        Work closely with importers, agents, DAERA and other port partners

·        Board vessels to review sanitation paperwork and collect water samples

·        Maintain high health & safety standards and support wider City Protection services

Requirements:

·        Full, current driving licence (valid in NI) and access to suitable transport.

·        Third-level qualification in a relevant field (e.g., food science, food technology, logistics, business, quality management).

·        Knowledge of food safety, food standards and relevant legislation.

·        Strong communication, customer care and report-writing skills.

·        Effective IT skills, including use of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

·        Ability to plan and organise own work, and work effectively as part of a team

The successful postholder will be required to work 12 hour shifts, following a pattern of 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on nights.

Apply today, or for more information reach out to Ciaran at Flexsource NI