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We have an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Health Practitioner to join our Port Health team at Southampton City Council. Southampton is considered one of the major container ports in the UK. The port is also well known for the many Cruise vessels that visit the designated cruise terminals at Southampton.
The Port Health team delivers a high standard of service undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health. We are responsible for the inspection and clearance of imported food at the Border Control Post and issuance of ship sanitation certificates on board merchant and passenger vessels within the Southampton Port Health Authority area.
We seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer who can demonstrate competencies is in food sampling and inspection work. You will need practical experience of working with businesses to ensure they comply with food safety legislation and you should be confident taking enforcement action where necessary. A full comprehensive driving licence is essential in order to attend various locations within the Port Health District.
There is an established shift pattern in place whereby you will be required to work a 6-day rota from 1300 – 2100 weekdays and 0800 – 1600 on Saturdays. You will be required to be on standby (out of hours) duty throughout this work period.
If you feel you have the qualification, skills and experience for this role, we would like to hear from you. For further information about this role, please review the job description.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact Jo Hackwood, Principal Port Health Officer by emailing jo.hackwood@southampton.gov.uk
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
Additional information:
- The working hours for this role are 37 hours per week
- This is a permanent position.
- This post also has an additional 10% shift allowance on the salary quoted above.
- Please note that appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale.
How to apply:
To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.
The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered.
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We are proud to be #DisabilityConfident and support fair recruitment practices. Find out how you can get involved at gov.uk/disability-confident. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
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As a Corporate Parent we are actively aiming to support all our children in care (looked after children) and care leavers. Any applicants who are children in care or care leavers, who meet the essential criteria for the post applied for, will be guaranteed an interview.
