Technical Consultant

Kiwa Group; Aylesbury; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Consultant for their Pest Consultancy team. This remote role involves conducting inspections and audits across diverse facilities in the UK and internationally. Ideal candidates will have practical pest control experience and relevant qualifications. The company is committed to fostering personal development and offers a supportive, inclusive workplace. With a focus on trust and excellence, this position provides ample opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment. Join a team where your contributions will help create a safer, more sustainable world.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel mileage reimbursement

Generous Annual Leave

Working overseas allowance

Enhanced Family Leave

Milestone Rewards

Salary Reviews

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Practical pest control experience across various facilities.
• Strong knowledge of pest biology and control methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and audits in various facilities.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and manage scheduling.

Skills

Legislation relevant to public health pest control

Biology and control of pests

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of retailer standards

Education

RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management

BPCA Advanced Technician in Pest Management

Level 3 Food Safety

BPCA Certificated Field Biologist

Tools

Pesticide application equipment

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Kiwa Agri Food is seeking a Technical Consultant to join our expanding Pest Consultancy team. This remote, field-based role involves carrying out inspections and audits across a wide range of manufacturing, warehousing, and retail facilities in the UK and internationally. To best support our key clients, we’re ideally looking for someone based in the Home Counties or London. Kiwa is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is we create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About the role

1. Conduct inspections and audits in line with the scope of industry-recognised qualifications
2. Produce detailed and accurate photographic inspection reports
3. Deliver reports to customers on time and in accordance with KIPC company policy
4. Manage and schedule inspection work based on allocated assignments
5. Supervise and train new or less experienced employees (typically after 1-2 years as a KIPC consultant)
6. Support business development by promoting the company’s products and services

Do you have what it takes?

Expected technical knowledge and competencies:

1. Legislation relevant to public health pest control
2. Storage and transport of pesticides
3. Biology, behavior and control of rats and mice
4. Control of other vertebrate pests including birds, rabbits, foxes, squirrels, moles, and feral cats
5. Public health insect pest biology and control including cockroaches, ants, wasps, flies, biting insects, stored product insects
6. Pesticide application equipment
7. Personal protective equipment
8. Pesticide formulations and active ingredients
9. Resilient, dynamic, and results-driven with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
10. Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal relations at all levels
11. Knowledge and understanding of various retailer standards
12. Willingness to travel both in the UK and overseas

Qualifications (required):

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

What can you expect from us in return?

1. Up to £38,000 plus £4,800 (car allowance), dependent on qualifications/experience
2. Fuel mileage reimbursement on top of car allowance
3. Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
4. 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, UK field-based role with clients located in the Home Counties and London
5. Working overseas allowance
6. Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
7. Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
8. Salary Reviews
9. Company Bonus Scheme
10. Enhanced Pension Contributions
11. Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
12. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
13. 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
14. Cycle to Work Scheme
15. Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
16. Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].