Pest Control Officer

Tameside Council; Tameside; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking a Pest Control Officer for the Pest Control Unit within the PLACE directorate. The role manages inspections, surveys and treatments across premises, people, vehicles and environments while ensuring safe handling of materials.

The post requires bringing in new contracts, coordinating with the Services Manager, and working across sites including cemeteries and the crematorium chapel. Strong communication and organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in pest control operations and public interaction.
• Royal Society of Health Certificate in Pest Control
• Full clean driving licence
• DBS check required

Responsibilities

• Organise and implement pest control work including inspections, surveys and treatments.
• Pursue and prepare new commercial contracts for pest control services.
• Be mobile across the borough and report to a central office daily for workload.
• Assist cemetery operatives and work in crematorium/churchyard settings as required.

Education

Royal Society of Health Certificate in Pest Control

Tools

Full Clean Driving Licence

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade E SCP 11 £29,071 16 £31,525

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Tameside One

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

A permanent position has arisen within the PLACE directorate in the Pest Control Unit

The role is to organise and implement pest control work including inspections, surveys and treatments as required to premises, persons, vehicles and non-target species and environment and to be responsible for the safe storage, mixing and application of all pest control materials. The person will be expected bring in new commercial contracts and to participate and assist the Services Manager in all the activities of the Pest Control section including estimation and preparation of commercial contracts.

The officer will be required to report to a central office daily to receive their workload and will then be mobile during the day, visiting sites across the borough. Considerable experience of dealing with the public and excellent administration skills is required. You must be able to plan and organise a complex and varied workload. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, be able to deal with sensitive, confidential issues.

The successful applicant will also be required to work within bereavement service assisting the cemetery operatives at Tameside’s 8 cemeteries and working in the crematorium chapel at Dukinfield.

About You

A pest control officer is required to have specific qualifications - The Royal Society of Health Certificate in Pest Control. A Full Clean Driving Licence is Essential. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will also be required.

Applicants should be able to work effectively on their own or part of a team, and have the ability to communicate to service users in a caring and sensitive manner.

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

Hear from Julian Jackson, Director of Housing, Environment & Estates.

“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.”

“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside, covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.”

‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments, day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and assets for the future.

To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.

Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!

This position is subject to Standard Disclosure Procedures.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information or an informal discussion please contact The Operations manager on 07966 369107 or email [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

Pest control officer job description and person specification