Pest Control Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council service in Wolverhampton seeks a Pest Control Officer to manage pest control operations in community settings. Candidates must have in-depth industry experience and relevant qualifications, including a full UK driving licence. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary range of £29,093 to £32,654.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in pest control necessary.
• Certificates in related fields expected.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of pest control operations.
• Eradicate rodents, insects, and other pests.
• Work in communities across the city.

Skills

In-depth experience working in the pest control industry

Demonstrate understanding of current methods and equipment

Education

Royal Society of Health Certificate in Pest Control level 1 and 2

NVQ or similar

Working in Confined Spaces Certificate

Job description

Pest Control Officer

Salary - £29,093 - £32,654 (Grade 5)

Hours - 37 hours per week - across 5 out of any 7 day period (agreed with Public Realm Manager)

Contract type - Full time, permanent

Work Style - Field: working in communities across the city

This position required a Full UK Driving Licence.

Environmental Services Pest Control undertakes pest control on domestic properties, buildings and land owned by City of Wolverhampton Council.

We are looking for an Officer to undertake a full range of pest control operations to eradicate rodents, insects and other pests.

The successful candidates will require:

• In-depth experience working in the pest control industry.
• Royal Society of Health Certificate in Pest Control level 1 and 2, NVQ or similar.
• Working in Confined Spaces Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Demonstrate their understanding of current methods and equipment

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Craig Watkins 07890 640467

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style.Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

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We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

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As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

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Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification