Location:
M1 or M4 corridors, ideally within 100 miles of London
Salary:
£25,000 to £32,000
Job Overview
Acheta is part of the Kiwa Group, a progressive global Testing, Inspection and Certification organisation. Acheta provides independent pest management consultancy to a diverse manufacturing and retail customer base.
We are looking to recruit an additional team member, ideally located along M1/M4 within a 100 mile radius of London.
Description
The ideal candidate will be experienced in inspecting food warehouses and manufacturing sites, but we are prepared to invest in someone with less experience, who has what it takes to develop into a certificated Field Biologist.
You will be expected to travel to client inspections and audits an average of 3 days per week. The remaining time will be home-based, but you will be part of a regional team of six, with whom you will have regular involvement.
Full time working hours are 37.5 per week. Requests for flexible or part-time working would be considered - please indicate in your application your preferred work pattern.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and ambitious and who wishes to be part of an innovative company working with high profile clients.
As Technical Consultant you will be responsible for:
- inspection and audit of a wide range of manufacturing, warehousing and retailing facilities both in the UK and overseas.
- business development in respect of products and services offered by the Company.
We are looking for a confident, experienced and competent pest management professional with at least two years practical experience, ideally gained inspecting a diverse range of warehouses and food-manufacturing sites.
Additionally, someone who:
- has a thorough working knowledge of pest control products and practices
- takes pride in what they do, and always strives to deliver excellent customer service
- is measured, and approaches situations with common sense and tact
- has demonstrable competence with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- is confident on the phone
- is confident multi-tasking and prioritising
- is diligent, reliable and conscientious
- can communicate with people at all levels
- full driving licence
This role requires RSPH Level 2 Award or Certificate in Pest Management. Additional qualifications such as BPCA Advanced Technician in Pest Management, Level 3 Food Safety, or BPCA Certificated Field Biologist would be advantageous.
Terms and benefits:
- 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) for full time employees, or pro-rated accordingly
- Salary £25,000-32,000 (full time equivalent) depending on experience, plus bonus and commission
- Work from home, with frequent travel required
- Competitive company pension scheme
If you would like to be considered for this role please send your CV and covering letter to Mark.Bowron@acheta.co.uk by 6th March. For an informal chat about the role, please call Mark on 07908 575813