Field Biologist

£25K – £29K DOE + Car + OT + Bonus + Bens (G2404780) Several Locations: Leeds or Sheffield or Newcastle or West Midlands

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a specialist pest management company providing integrated pest management for work and factory environments. Our unique and data-driven approach focuses on controlling pests and minimising risks to health, hygiene, and profits. Prioritising intelligence gathering and an understanding of pest behaviour and biology to reduce the need for pesticides, making us a valuable resource for the food industry. While we are UK-based, we provide consultancy services throughout Europe.

Role Description

We are recruiting for x4 Field Biologists / Advanced Pest Technicians on a permanent basis, with one located in each of the following areas: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Leeds, Sheffield & West Midlands. This is a full-time remote role for Field Biologists / Advanced Pest Technicians in the aforementioned areas.

The Field Biologist will be responsible for conducting day-to-day tasks related to pest control and management. You will carry out detailed pest management inspections of our client’s premises, and produce reports and recommendations designed to reduce pest risks on site, as well as advise on and perform pest control tasks as determined by the site requirements.

Qualifications

• Ideally BPCA Certificated Field Biologist or
• BPCA Certificated Advanced Technician plus a degree in a biological science.
• Minimum qualification BPCA/RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the pest management or environmental science industry is essential.

Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary, plus a company vehicle, and the necessary equipment to carry out your role including a phone and laptop.
• You will be eligible, after training and some experience in the company to participate in our bonus scheme which is KPI based.
• You will be trained to Precision standards, and will participate in both in-house and external training events.
• There are competitive pension and holiday entitlements.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. The role of the Field Biologist does require you to be able to move around a site, climb ladders, crawl on floors and generally go to where pests are living.

You must have a current UK Driving License, and be currently eligible to work in the UK.

Please apply ASAP

Due to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.