Pest Control Operative

Chester Zoo; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Cinema & dining discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

Chester Zoo is seeking a Pest Control Assistant to join the Animal and Plant Logistics Team. You will support pest control operations across the site, manage equipment storage and procurement, and ensure reports meet Zoo procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold RSPH Level 2 or higher, have excellent communication, a clean driving licence, and experience in hospitality pest control. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week role with 33 days leave and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold RSPH Level 2 minimum.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Experience in customer relations.
• Experience in hospitality environment and pest control measures.
• Proficient with pest control software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pest control operations across the site.
• Manage storage and procurement of pest control equipment.
• Ensure pest control reports meet Zoo procedures.
• Carry out pest treatments following health and safety protocols.
• Contribute to EHO inspections of food outlets.
• Be a point of contact for pest inquiries when ATM is off-site.
• Design and undertake pest-proofing across site.
• Advise on pest issues across site.
• Work in a variety of environments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Driving licence

Problem solving

Education

RSPH Level 2

Tools

Pest control software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Pest Control Assistant to join our busy Pest control team based within our Animal and Plant Logistics Team.

The role:

To undertake all jobs, duties and tasks set out by the Assistant Team Manager (ATM) Pest control. Working on all pest control operations across the site.

• To work alongside the ATM, controlling the storage and buying of all pest control equipment, supplies and tools.
• To ensure all reports completed through pest control software are to a high standard and in line with Zoo procedures
• To carry out pest treatments and ensure they are carried out in line with the correct health and safety protocols
• Complete the pest elements of the EHO inspections of all food outlets across site.
• Be a point of contact for all pest enquires across site when the ATM is not on site.
• Design and undertake pest proofing across site.
• Use skills and knowledge to advise on all pest issues across site.
• Operate in a variety of unique environments

This is a hands on role where attention to detail, animal care and problem solving skills are key

The ideal candidate will:

• Be qualified to RSPH Level 2 minimum.
• Possess excellent verbal communication skills.
• Be hard working, trustworthy, independent and with good organisational skills.
• Hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Have experience in customer relations
• Experience working in a hospitality environment and with associated pest control measures
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, and Pest control software

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?

As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development.

The Package

• Full time, permanent contract
• 40 hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered.
• 33 days annual leave
• Salary £27,500 per annum based on 40 hours per week.
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends.
• Access to healthcare plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions of up to 9%

More About Us

We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 34,000 incredible animals. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.

Closing date for applications is 20/11/2026.

We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We recommend that if you do wish to be considered that you submit your application as promptly as possible as shortlisting and interviews may be taking place whilst the advert is live.