Technical Officer (Food Safety)

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

PLANNING AND BUSINESS SERVICES

TECHNICAL OFFICER

FOOD SAFETY (COMMERCIAL TEAM)

POST: 000174

SALARY: £22,958 TO £26,276 pa

Due to internal promotion an opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified person to join our Environmental Health Commercial Team as a Technical Officer for food safety. The suitable candidate will be required to inspect food premises, investigate food complaints, food poisonings and infectious diseases along with undertaking port health work and health promotion activities.

The suitable candidate will ideally hold the Higher Certificate in Food premise inspection or be willing to work towards this qualification. The ability to work in a team and be able to effectively communicate is a must. Experience working in the areas of Health and Safety or Port Health would also be advantageous.

A full driving licence and use of a car are necessary, for which essential car user allowance will be paid. Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check will be required.

If you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Harriet Sealey, Commercial Team Manager, on (01493) 846629, or Kate Watts, Environmental Health Manager, on (01493) 846547.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 7th March 2012.

Interviews will be held on 15th March 2012.

In addition to the competitive salary, we offer a number of work related benefits, such as flexible working options, attractive terms and conditions and an optional Final Salary Pension Scheme.

Recruitment packs are available on our website www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk and on www.jobsgopublic.com where you can apply on-line, or from Human Resources, by calling 01493 846324. (CVs not accepted.)

The Council operates an equal opportunities policy and we welcome applications from all parts of the community.