Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Partnership; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Presly Pest Control in Aberdeen is seeking a Pest Control Technician with experience and a customer-focused approach to join our team. You will inspect, identify and treat pest issues across residential, commercial and industrial sites, combining planned visits with reactive treatments.

Applicants should hold an industry-recognised qualification such as the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management and a clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven pest control experience in residential, commercial or industrial settings.
• Qualification such as RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management or equivalent.
• Membership of BPCA Registered or BASIS PROMPT CPD scheme from 2025 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections at residential, commercial and industrial properties.
• Identifying pest activity and selecting effective treatment solutions.
• Completing planned maintenance visits and reactive or one-off jobs.
• Safely applying pesticides in line with legislation and company procedures.
• Using a range of chemical and non-chemical treatments and exclusion techniques.
• Providing customers with clear advice and recommendations to prevent future infestations.
• Explaining treatment plans and ensuring customers receive a professional service.
• Carrying out follow-up visits to ensure treatments are successful.

Skills

Pest control experience

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Time management

Driving licence

Education

RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management

BPCA Registered or BASIS PROMPT CPD membership

Job description

Pest Control Technician

Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Presly Pest Control is looking for an experienced and customer-focused Pest Control Technician to join our team in Aberdeen.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified pest control professional who takes pride in delivering a high standard of service and enjoys the variety that comes with working across a range of residential, commercial and industrial customer sites.

The Role

As a Pest Control Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, identifying and resolving a wide range of pest-related issues. No two days will be the same, with a mixture of planned preventative work and reactive treatments.

You’ll work directly with our customers, providing expert advice, delivering effective treatments and helping to prevent future pest problems.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out inspections at residential, commercial and industrial properties.
• Identifying pest activity and assessing the most effective treatment solution.
• Completing a mixture of planned maintenance visits and reactive or one-off jobs.
• Safely applying insecticides, rodenticides and other appropriate pest control solutions in line with legislation and company procedures.
• Using a range of chemical and non-chemical treatments, including trapping, exclusion techniques and technology.
• Providing customers with clear advice and recommendations to help prevent future infestations.
• Explaining treatment plans and ensuring customers receive a professional and high-quality service.
• Completing accurate service reports and maintaining records of treatments and customer visits using a digital handheld device.
• Carrying out follow-up visits where required to ensure treatments have been successful.
• Maintaining pest control equipment and ensuring chemicals and materials are stored and handled safely.
• Working in line with all relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards and compliance procedures.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with previous pest control experience who is confident working independently and managing their own workload, while also understanding the importance of delivering an excellent service to every customer.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within the pest control industry.
• An industry-recognised qualification, such as the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Membership of either the BPCA Registered or BASIS PROMPT CPD scheme from 1 January 2025.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A good understanding of health, safety and compliance procedures.
• The ability to manage your time effectively and work independently.
• A full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Why join Presly Pest Control?

At Presly Pest Control, you’ll be joining a team that takes pride in delivering professional, effective and reliable pest management services. This is an opportunity to develop your career within the industry while working in a role where your expertise and customer service skills can make a genuine difference.

We welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that diverse teams make better decisions, drive innovation and help us deliver exceptional service to our customers and communities.

Guided by our values of People, Environment, Service and Technology , we are building an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their career, contribute their ideas and make a meaningful difference.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and accessible. If you require support or an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs where possible and in accordance with local legislation.