Pest Control Officer

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking an experienced Pest Control Officer to investigate and treat a wide range of pest complaints across various sectors. Key responsibilities include inspecting premises, providing education to residents, maintaining accurate logs, and supporting team members to ensure neighborhoods remain safe and clean. Candidates must have relevant pest control qualifications and strong customer service skills. The council promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering pest control treatments is essential.
• Hold a relevant qualification such as RSPH / BPCA Level 2 Qualification.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to be organised, work independently, and be part of a close working team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises, identify pest infestations, and carry out treatment procedures.
• Provide education, advice, and support to residents and businesses.
• Record keeping and maintain accurate treatment logs.
• Support colleagues to ensure neighbourhoods are safe and clean.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

RSPH / BPCA Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to work for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and are seeking to recruit an experienced Pest Control Officer to join the busy team within the Thriving Neighbourhoods Service. The successful applicant will be responsible for the investigation and treatment of a wide range of pest complaints and infestations across domestic, commercial, and public sector premises.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises, identify pest infestations, and carry out treatment procedures.
• Provide education, advice, and support to residents and businesses.
• Record keeping and maintain accurate treatment logs.
• Support colleagues to ensure neighbourhoods are safe and clean.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering pest control treatments is essential.
• Hold a relevant qualification such as RSPH / BPCA Level 2 Qualification.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to be organised, work independently, and be part of a close working team.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce. Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture. We are keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

Good Employment Charter

We are recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.