Pest Control Technician

Omega Resource Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in technical roles is seeking a Pest Control Technician in Guildford. The successful candidate will manage pest-related issues, requiring experience in pest control and relevant certifications. The role offers a salary between £30,830 and £33,365, as well as benefits including a company van, holidays, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Provided company van

33 days of holidays

Private pension

Health Shield Cashback Plan

Employee Discount Platform

Electric car scheme

Discounted bus travel

Qualifications

• Experience in a pest control environment.
• Experience in the retail, leisure or facilities management sector is desirable.
• Full driving license is required.
• Able to be on call out once every 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all pest related issues.
• Respond to emergency call outs.
• Advise and document pest activity to relevant stakeholders.
• Order preparations and spares.

Skills

Good communication skills

PC literacy

Self-motivated

Customer focused

Education

Royal Society of Health Certificate in Pest Control

British Pest Control Association Diploma Part 1 and 2

Job description

Overview

Position: Pest Control Technician
Location: Guildford
Salary: £30830 to £33365
Position: permanent

Benefits include: provided with a company van (personal use allowed; personal petrol covered by the company), 33 days of holidays, private pension, Health Shield Cashback Plan, Employee Discount Platform, electric car scheme, discounted bus travel.

Responsibilities

• Take “ownership” of all pest related issues, i.e. infestations, cleaning, and proofing, to resolve ongoing problems.
• Respond promptly to genuine emergency call outs from the Helpdesk.
• Work in a manner that supports the achievement of company KPI delivery.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores, escalating issues to all relevant stakeholders.
• Identify non-repairable infestation faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Area Manager with recommendations for suitable replacement.
• Prioritise detailed recommendations for stores to achieve agreed timescales and response times to proactively defend against pest activity.
• Where pest proofing works are non-repairable, make recommendations to the National Pest Control Operations Manager and Field Support Supervisor (FSS).
• Carry out proofing works and installations within technical competence in accordance with current specifications.
• Advise and document to the SM (Store Manager) any pest activity and how this may affect smooth store operations.
• Provide written reports detailing pest activity detected and any environmental conditions that may adversely affect the store, for submission to Trading Law, Operational Managers, SMs, etc.
• Order preparations and spares following laid-down procedures.

Requirements

• Experience in a pest control environment.
• Experience in retail, leisure or facilities management (FM) sector is desirable.
• Good PC literacy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full driving licence.
• Royal Society of Health Certificate in Pest Control or British Pest Control Association Diploma Part 1 and 2.
• Bird proofing work is desirable.
• Helpful/professional manner; customer focused.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to be on call out once every 4 weeks.
• Ability to pass DBS check (criminal record check).

If you think this is an appropriate opportunity, please email your CV to [email removed] or contact Marta on [phone number removed].

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables, and Tech sectors.