About BigSis
BigSis ), a UK start-up, is pioneering a chemical-free solution to agricultural insect pests. This involves releasing sterile male insects into and around the fields of crops that we have been contracted to protect. BigSis has recently launched its first solution, which helps farmers control spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a highly destructive pest of soft fruit crops, such as strawberries and blackberries.
Location: A farm near King's Bromley and Lichfield
Salary: £13 per hour + holiday + pension + 15% end-of-season loyalty bonus
* Fixed term contract until November, working 13 hours a week over two days, Monday and Thursday, starting work at 7am.
You will drive to a specific farm and then walk several kilometres up and down the fields to release insects and swap insect monitoring traps according to instructions provided.
Responsibilities will include:
* Reliably visit a specified farm, starting at 7am, on planned dates, twice per week throughout the growing season;
* Releasing sterile male insects at designated release points spread around the farm by walking several kilometres;
* Replacement of insect monitoring traps and posting these to BigSis trap processing centre;
* Recording of key factors in the field such as weather conditions, cropping stage, presence of insect nets, amongst others.
Qualifications and experience:
* Since full training is provided, no experience is required, but previous work on a farm would be an advantage;
* You must be able to understand and read/see markings on a map;
* You must be able to follow processes accurately while observing all safety and hygiene rules;
* This job involves a large amount of time working in field conditions, often under polytunnels on a farm. You must be capable of carrying out moderately intense physical work in all weather conditions and be comfortable working with live insects;
* You must hold a full UK driving licence and have your own vehicle (car or van).
Personal attributes
To thrive in the unstructured and fast-changing environment of a start-up, important personal qualities are:
* energy, ambition and commitment to ensure the job gets done
* honesty, integrity and openness to ensure we build a great company culture
* flexibility to changes in priorities and adaptability to new ideas
* strong communication skills with internal and external co-workers
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* End-of-season loyalty bonus (15%)
Schedule:
* Monday and Thursday
* Bank holiday work required
* No weekend work
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 13 per week
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a valid drivers licence and your own car?
Work Location: In person