Portal Official Veterinarian

The Company

• Mistev EHC is a company managed by veterinarians with vast experience in the industry as regulators and in certification.
• Due to imminent opportunities that may come our way, Mistev EHC is looking for prospective candidates to work as Portal Official Veterinarians in SPS facilities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland..
• Mistev EHC has a unique culture focused on the individuals, who are encouraged to take responsibility for their decisions, with great management support.

The role

• Inspection of vessel manifest and related documentation, including the signature of the CHED-Ps.

• Carry out Import Controls on products to be imported, as required (documentary, identification and physical checks).

• Identification and report of potential health risks on the imported goods. This includes diseases, parasites, and other issues that could potentially risk public health.

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations. This includes verifying documentation, health certificates, and other requirements.

• Implement biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of disease. This includes disinfection protocols and quarantine procedures.

• Collaborate with other officials (customs agents, border control agents), to ensure proper inspection of goods arriving at the SPS inspection facilities.

• Supervision of and liaison with the Portal Health Team.

Skills/Qualifications Required and Requisites

• Veterinary medicine degree.
• As the requests require a fast mobilisation, the candidates will need to hold the following qualifications per role (of those listed above):
  • Full membership of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons;
  • DAERA Position: Ideally Portal OV designation or, at least, Export Health Certification qualifications and experience on the certification of Products of Animal Origin to EU and/or non-EU countries. 
• UK or EEA citizens with right to work in the UK.
  

  Terms and Conditions offered for successful candidates:

  -Type contract Type: A full-time contract for an indefinite duration, accompanied by a probationary period of three months. 

  -Salary:  Starting at £50,000 -£ per year (already includes a 9.52% shift disturbance allowance);

  - Holidays: 22 standard days plus 8 public holiday days, pro rata upon entry. Paid holiday entitlement increases incrementally to 25 days after 3 years.

  - Overtime: £27.00 an hour; 
  - Normal working days: Monday to Sunday, in shifts according to the rota. Working days per week: An average of 3.5 working days (alternating between 3 and 4 days each week);

  - Hours of work: Contract for 40 hours each week. Regular hours at SPS facilities: 37 hours per week on a 4-week average; Standard hours per day: 12 hours per shift (10.5 chargeable hours each day);

  - Working pattern: The Larne and Belfast ports operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The POV shifts, at the time of typing these conditions, are 07:00-19:00 (day shift) and 19:00-07:00 (night shift). 

  - Mileage allowance (claims should follow HMRC rules, applicable only when working at a site other than your base location AND travelling a greater distance): 45p per mile for mileage exceeding this limit.
  - Fully paid training is provided before and during deployment.

  - Salary reviews are conducted annually on the anniversary of your employment with Mistev EHC, primarily based on performance. They start with a 1% increase and are capped at a 3% increase, along with rewards for outstanding performance. 

  -Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) and Improve International's OV Conference. Mistev EHC also provides further training for employees. Relocation package would be considered.  

  Mandatory requirements for the candidate:

  1. Membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS);
  3. Valid driving licence;
  4. Right to work in the United Kingdom OR transferable visa or eligibility to work under a visa;
  5. Can confirm there are no convictions and the individual can pass security checks and obtain clearance.

If you would like to apply for this role, please register your details and upload your Curriculum Vitae.