Port Health Biosecurity Officer — 14% Shift Allowance

The Methodist Church in Britain; Thulston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance (14%)

Benenden Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

LGPS with AVCs

Generous annual leave

Discount scheme

On-site parking

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Dover Port Health Authority, operating under Dover District Council, is seeking a Support Officer for frontline biosecurity duties at the Port of Dover and Channel Tunnel. You will conduct vehicle searches, identify and remove non-compliant goods, and gather evidence for enforcement in a busy, outdoor environment.

The role involves shift work including nights, weekends and bank holidays, with engagement with the public and facility providers.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at level 2 (GCSE 4-9)

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle searches to inspect loads
• Identify, remove and process non-compliant goods
• Gather comprehensive information and evidence that may be used in enforcement activity
• Work in a team alongside Technical Support Officers
• Deal with members of the public and facility providers in pressured or confrontational situations
• Make complex decisions quickly under sustained pressure from customers and facility providers
• Respond reactively as legislation and areas of concern change
• Work across the Port of Dover, Coquelles and Dover District Council offices as required

Job description

Dover Port Health Authority, operating under Dover District Council, is seeking a Support Officer for frontline biosecurity duties at the Port of Dover and Channel Tunnel. You will conduct vehicle searches, identify and remove non-compliant goods, and gather evidence for enforcement in a busy, outdoor environment.

The role involves shift work including nights, weekends and bank holidays, with engagement with the public and facility providers.