Pest Control Operative

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bolton is seeking an enthusiastic Pest Control Operative to join their Pest Control Service Department. The role involves treating a variety of pest issues in both domestic and commercial environments, ensuring effective methods are chosen for each situation. Candidates should be physically fit and possess excellent communication skills to maintain accurate records and follow instructions. Benefits include a generous leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, and employee wellbeing services.

Benefits

Exclusive rewards and discounts

Gym membership prices

Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to perform demanding tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience in completing paperwork and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Treat a variety of pest issues in domestic and commercial environments.
• Complete domestic and chargeable appointments for pest control treatments.
• Maintain accurate manual and computerized records of works completed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Physical fitness

Tools

Application equipment

Ladders

Job description

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. We are looking for an enthusiastic Pest Control Operative to join our busy Pest Control Service Department in Bolton.

You will be responsible for treating a variety of pest issues within domestic and commercial environments. Determining the nature of the infestation and the pest involved and choosing the most effective and appropriate treatment, based on findings and after assessing the circumstances and risks at each property or commercial premises.

You will also be responsible for completing domestic appointments booked in the free rodent treatment diary, appointments booked for chargeable ad hoc treatments to domestic and commercial clients, and routine and emergency call out visits to businesses both internal and external, that have pest control service contracts with the service.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

You should be physically fit enough to carry out some demanding tasks including working at height via ladders, entering confined spaces, loft hatches, attics where safe to do so, and to be able to use a variety of equipment including ladders, and application equipment.

You should possess excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions, working both in a group and on your own initiative. You should be able to complete paperwork and records to fulfil our obligations to carry out any works completed in line with current legislation, including maintaining accurate manual and computerised records.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.