Technical Support Officer - Port Health

Updated: June 16, 2024 09:05 PM GMT

Lynn Recruitment

Belfast

Reporting to the relevant line manager, the Technical Support Officer's primary function is to support a range of statutory services related to public and animal health protection at the Port of Belfast (PoB) Border Control Post, in compliance with UK, NI, and EU legislation.

The role involves independently or collaboratively working with Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) to manage and control imported food, liaising with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and other partner bodies as needed. The post-holder may be exposed to food allergens, including fish, peanuts, and tree nuts.
• Your Duties:*
• Legislative Compliance: Apply checks according to UK, NI, and EU legislation to protect public and animal health.
• Communication: Handle general Port Health emails and phone calls, making decisions or referring cases to EHOs as necessary.
• Manifest Coding: Under EHO supervision, code manifests for vessels arriving at PoB, applying holds for identity... More Detail