Invasive Weed Surveyor

Japanese Knotweed Eradication Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Company van and fuel card

Job summary

Japanese Knotweed Eradication Ltd is seeking an experienced Knotweed Surveyor to join our busy team. You will visit up to four sites per day to discuss requirements with clients and to compile reports and management plans.

On occasion you may also be involved in knotweed excavation projects and potentially supervise them, ensuring work meets safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Inspections of properties to recognise knotweed presence and assess affected areas.
• Experience in invasive weed industry is preferred.
• Full clean driving licence is required.
• Ability to compile reports and management plans after site visits.

Responsibilities

• Visit up to 4 sites per day to discuss requirements with clients.
• Compile reports and management plans based on site findings.
• On occasion supervise knotweed excavation projects and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Driving licence

Invasive weed industry experience

Smart appearance

Education

PA1 & PA6 – Safe Use of Pesticides

PCAQT – Qualified Technician of Japanese Knotweed

CSJK – Certificated Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Knotweed Surveyor to join our busy team. You will be visiting up to 4 sites per day to discuss requirements with our clients and compiling reports and management plans. On occasion you may also be required to be involved in and potentially supervise knotweed excavation projects.

Summary Of Duties

Responsible for inspections of residential properties, commercial and local authority sites to recognise the presence of knotweed and assess the scale and significance of the affected area. You will be visiting up to 4 sites per day to discuss requirements with clients and compiling reports and management plans. On occasion you may also be required to be involved in and potentially supervise knotweed excavation projects.

Essential

Training and Qualifications:

• PA1 & PA6 – Safe Use of Pesticides & Handheld Applicator (Theory & Practical Exam)
• Property Care Association – Qualified Technician of Japanese Knotweed (PCAQT)
• Property Care Association – Certificated Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed (CSJK)

Desirable

• PA6AW – Handheld Application in or Near Water with Hydraulic Nozzle
• PA6INJ – Operating Handheld Pesticide Injection Equipment
• PA6PP – Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps

Person Specification

• Smart appearance
• Full clean driving licence
• Previous experience in the invasive weed industry

Benefits

• 29 days paid holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Company van and fuel card