Border Control Inspector - Plant & Bee Health

Border Control Inspector - Plant & Bee Health Harwich, England

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Full Time Harwich, England 25915 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Pride in the work

About us

If there is one characteristic that marks us out at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), it is pride. We are proud to use our professionalism and expertise to safeguard animal and plant health across the UK for the benefit of the environment, the economy and the millions of people who live here.

Join us and you will be part of a diverse team of over 2,000 skilled and committed professionals who share this inspiring goal. Together, we protect endangered wildlife, conduct research into bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases and vaccines, facilitate the international trade in animals, identify and control endemic and exotic diseases, and manage a programme of bee inspections, diagnostics, research, training, and so much more.

The role

In this role, you’ll carry out physical inspections of plants, planting material and produce at our Border Control Point (BCP) to make sure harmful organisms (HOs) don’t enter Great Britain from third countries.

You’ll prohibit certain quarantine pests in line with Plant Health regulations, and carry out documentary and ID checks on import applications. On top of plant health controls, you’ll also conduct certification inspections on fresh produce for human consumption.

This is vital work, which you’ll carry out in shifts under the guidance of your team leader and an HEO Plant Health Seed inspector.

About you

We’re looking for someone with good planning and organisational skills who can meet targets, re-prioritise work, and collaborate in a high-pressure environment. In addition, you’ll need to be:

  • Qualified to a minimum of a National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Agriculture/Horticulture/Biological Science or knowledge of plants and horticulture to a working level equivalent to that of an ND

· committed to training and continued development

· able to take part in a shift rota to cover 24/7 operations, 365 days a year

· able to communicate complex issues clearly

· fully IT literate

· adherent to all APHA and BCP safety policies

Benefits

Join us and you’ll receive full training in Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) procedures, allowing you to act as an expert witness and to further develop your professional skills.

Apply now

If you’re successful at interview, we’ll need you to undertake security checks which include identity, employment, nationality and immigration status, criminal records and any other essential pre-employment checks.

You’ll also need to comply with health protocols, undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, and wear protective clothing and Respiratory Personal Protective Equipment (RPPE) as required.

Please note: to work in this role, you’ll need to be physically able to access inspection bays, vehicles and to take samples.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: £25,915.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Harwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 304315

Border Control Inspector - Plant & Bee Health
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

https://www.gov.uk/defra
City of London, United Kingdom
Tamara Finkelstein
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
2001
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