Pest Control Technician

PPM Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Pest Control Technician to provide services in Reading and surrounding areas. The role involves inspecting various sites for pest activity, responding to emergencies, and maintaining health and safety standards. Essential qualifications include pest control certificates and a driving license, with desirable experience in retail or facilities management. Competitive full-time opportunity available.

Qualifications

• Experience in pest control environment required.
• Full driving license essential.
• Experience in retail, leisure, or FM sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all pest-related issues.
• Respond promptly to genuine emergency call outs.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores.
• Identify infestation non-repairable faults.
• Carry out proofing works and installations.

Skills

Pest control experience

Good communication skills

PC literacy

Building/fabrication skills

Education

Royal Society of Health Cert in Pest Control

British Pest Control Association Diploma's Part 1 and 2

Job description

Overview

Pest Control Technician - Reading and surrounding areas. An exciting opportunity has emerged for a skilled Pest Control Technician to join one of our clients to provide complete pest control services (including proofing) to our client to control all pest species covered under our contract and, by thorough inspection, identify any environmental conditions conducive to any pest activity whether covered by the contract or not.

The role will require visiting stores, food halls, outlets, depots and office sites at agreed intervals governed by the specification service delivery and carrying out a detailed inspection in a safe and professional manner with due regard to Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations. This would involve providing an effective service to our clients site to effectively communicate observations verbally as well as in writing via the reports.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all pest related issues, i.e. infestations/cleaning/proofing, to resolve ongoing problems.
• Respond promptly to genuine emergency call outs from the Helpdesk.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores, escalating issues to all relevant stakeholders.
• Identify infestation non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Area Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
• Prioritise detailed recommendations to stores and to achieve agreed timescales and response times to proactively defend against Pest activity.
• Carry out proofing works and installations within the individual's technical competence in accordance with current specifications.
• Advise and document to the SM of any pest activity and how this may be detrimental to the smooth running of the store.
• Always comply with the company Health and Safety Policy.
• Use pesticides in a safe and responsible manner as specified under the Control of Substances

Qualifications / Experience

• Essential
• Royal Society of Health Cert in Pest Control or British Pest Control Association Diploma's Part 1 and 2.
• Full driving license.
• Experience with Pest control environment.
• Experience in retail, leisure or FM sector is desirable.
• The ideal candidate: Bird proofing work is desirable. General building/fabrication skills is desirable. Good PC literacy. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Details

• Job Title: Pest Control Technician
• Location: Reading and surrounding areas
• Company: PPM Recruitment
• Posted: Sep 12th 2025
• Closes: Oct 13th 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time