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Port Health Technical Officer

Ashford Borough Council

Salary from £36,426 to £39,801 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Ashford Kent (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

Ashford Borough Council seeks a Port Health Technical Officer to conduct food safety checks and lead Technical Assistants. Contact for job visa information.

Lifeguard (Leisure Attendant)

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£23,977 - £24,938 (Grade B) (Pro-rata if part-time)

Hythe Pool, South Rd, Hythe (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Assistant Housing Compliance Officer

Maidstone Borough Council

Grade 8 £31,382 - £34,043 pa

Maidstone (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

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