Buckingham Futures is recruiting Port Health Officers in Essex for a dynamic role at the border. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by enforcing biosecurity controls, food safety regulations, and environmental health measures, ensuring the UKs borders remain safeguarded.
In this fast-paced environment, you'll collaborate with key government agencies, tackle food safety and public health challenges, and handle a diverse range of responsibilities each day.
Key responsibilities:
* Inspect imported food and feed to ensure compliance with UK and international regulations.
* Enforce legislation to prevent non-compliant consignments from entering the country.
* Monitor and supervise operations at Border Control Posts.
* Engage with regulatory bodies such as the FSA, DEFRA, and UK Border Force.
* Conduct risk assessments, food sampling, and environmental pollution control.
What Buckingham Futures are looking for:
* BSc/MSc in Environmental Health (CIEH-approved) & EHORB registration.
* Chartered Member of CIEH with strong knowledge of food safety and public health legislation.
* Experience in port health enforcement, inspections, and compliance.
* Proficiency in PHILIS, IPAFFS, Destin8, CNS Compass.
* Full UK driving licence & own vehicle.
Desirable:
* Qualification as an Official Fishery Inspector
* Experience in food sampling, risk-based inspections, and border controls.
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