Field Biologist/​ Technical Consultant

Kiwa UK is looking for a Technical Consultant to join our Pest Consultancy within Kiwa Agri Food. This role will include inspection and audit of a wide range of manufacturing, warehousing, and retail facilities both in the UK and overseas. This role is a remote/field-based position however ideally we would be looking for the person to be based in the Midlands/ home counties due to the location of customers. Kiwa, is a global top 20 leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is: We create trust. We want you to trust us with becoming your employer of choice. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, the freedom to do your job as you see fit and we are a respectful and diverse company that employs over 10,000 Kiwans worldwide.

• Inspection and audit, within the scope of industry recognized qualifications achieved
• Produce a detailed, and accurate, photographic inspection report
• Customer report delivery on time, and in line with KIPC Company Policy
• Scheduling and arranging inspection work allocation provided
• Supervision and training of new or less experienced employees (typically after 1-2 years as a KIPC consultant)
• Business development in respect of products and services offered by the Company

Expected technical knowledge and competencies:

• Legislation relevant to public health pest control
• Storage and transport of pesticides
• Biology, behavior and control of rats and mice
• Control of other vertebrate pests including birds, rabbits, foxes, squirrels, moles, and feral cats
• Public health insect pest biology and control including cockroaches, ants, wasps, flies, biting insects, stored product insects
• Pesticide application equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Pesticide formulations and active ingredients
• Willingness to travel both in the UK and overseas
• Dynamism, aptitude for problem solving and teamwork, persistence, accuracy, practicality, reliability, flexibility, and results oriented
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal relations at all levels
• Knowledge and understanding of various retailer standards
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

Qualifications:

• Practical pest control experience in a wide range of facilities
• RSPH Level 2 Award or Certificate in Pest Management
• BPCA Advanced Technician in Pest Management
• Level 3 Food Safety
• BPCA Certificated Field Biologist
  

• Up to £35,000 plus £4,800 (car allowance), dependent on qualifications/experience
• Fuel mileage reimbursement on top of car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 37.5 hours a week, Mon-Fri 
• Remote/field-based role
• Working overseas allowance
• Family Leave - generous enhanced maternity/adoption/shared parental leave - first 6 months full pay maternity/adoption and shared parental leave & 2 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Milestone Recognitions: Holiday allowance increases, certificates of recognition, unpaid and paid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Holiday Buying Scheme
• Welcome pack with goodies
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• EAP - Free, independent Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential information, support, advice and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• 24 hour GP Service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers

 

Why work at Kiwa?

 

We achieve results. Our values run through our business; ‘We ARE Kiwa’, Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That is how we interact not only with our colleagues and customers, but everyone we meet. We embrace the personal development of all our colleagues, we will encourage you to be ambitious, explore new ideas and help make our world a safer, more sustainable place. You will work within an organization that is very dynamic and in which you have all the space to maximally develop yourself.

 

Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We fully take advantage of the flexibility we have to hire Kiwan’s from around the world and from any background. We give our team a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation so they can do their best work and live happy lives. Inclusivity and equality are important to us, and we don’t tolerate behaviours that don’t follow these values. 

 

Are you interested in the Technical Consultant position and feel this role will suit you? Please do not hesitate to apply today! 

 

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.