Pest Control Operative

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Pest Control Operative in Bolton. The role involves treating pest issues in both domestic and commercial environments, requiring strong communication skills and physical fitness. Candidates must possess a current valid driving license. The position offers a permanent contract and opportunities for growth in a vibrant community-focused organization, alongside competitive benefits including health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Access to Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Current valid driving licence required.
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces.
• Skillful in completing paperwork and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Treat a variety of pest issues in domestic and commercial environments.
• Perform domestic appointments and emergency call out visits.
• Assess infestations and determine appropriate treatments.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Ladders

Application equipment

Job description

Grade E Scp 11 £28,142 to Scp 17 £31,022

Contract Permanent

Essential Requirements, Current Valid Driving Licence

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role

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.

About You

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.

About Us

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.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

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Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

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.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

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• ↗ Privacy Notice
• ↗ Top Tips
• ↗ Our Values & Behaviours
• ↗ Job Description
• ↗ Staff Benefits

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