Pest Control Officer: Protecting Community Health

Crawley Borough Council; Northgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawley Borough Council is seeking a motivated Pest Control Officer to join the Environmental Health team within Community Services. The role combines practical pest control with strong customer engagement across the borough of Crawley, working independently and as part of a wider professional team to tackle a range of pest control challenges.

You will maintain pest control stores, equipment and workplaces, ensure safe pesticide storage, and support health and safety compliance while liaising

Qualifications

• Hands-on pest control experience relevant to local authority work.
• Ability to interact with residents, businesses and partners.
• Commitment to health and safety policies and safe pesticide use.
• Reliable team player with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pest control duties across the borough of Crawley.
• Maintain pest control stores, equipment and workspaces.
• Assist in stock control and safe storage of pesticides.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and external agencies as needed.
• Support Environmental Health colleagues with related projects.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BPCA Level 2 Award or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Pesticide storage & handling

Job description

Crawley Borough Council is seeking a motivated Pest Control Officer to join the Environmental Health team within Community Services. The role combines practical pest control with strong customer engagement across the borough of Crawley, working independently and as part of a wider professional team to tackle a range of pest control challenges.

You will maintain pest control stores, equipment and workplaces, ensure safe pesticide storage, and support health and safety compliance while liaising