Pest Control Technician

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in pest control is seeking a Pest Control Technician in Reading. The role involves carrying out comprehensive pest control services, addressing issues proactively, and creating detailed reports. Candidates should possess experience in the pest control environment, have a relevant certification, and the ability to work independently. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company van.

Benefits

Company van for personal use

33 days of holidays

Health Shield Cashback Plan

Employee Discount Platform

Electric car scheme

Discounted bus travel

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, leisure or FM sector is desirable.
• Full driving licence required.
• Ability to pass DBS check (criminal record check).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all pest related issues.
• Respond promptly to emergency call outs.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores.
• Prioritize recommendations for pest control.
• Carry out proofing works and installations.

Skills

Experience with Pest control environment

Good communication skills

Good PC literacy

Self-motivated

Customer focused

Education

Royal Society of Health Cert in Pest Control

British Pest Control Association Diploma's Part 1 and 2

Job description

Overview

Position: Pest Control Technician

Salary: £30830 to £33365

Location: Reading

Type: permanent

Benefits: Provided with a company van, which they can use for personal use; personal petrol use will be covered by the company, 33 days of holidays. Private pension, Health Shield Cashback Plan, Employee Discount Platform, electric car scheme. Discounted bus travel

Role

We are now seeking to recruit a Pest Control Technician to work in Reading carrying out 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.

This requires visiting Stores, Foodhalls, Outlets, Depots & 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.
• To work in a manner to support the achievement of company KPI delivery.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores, escalating issues to all relevant stakeholders.
• To identify infestation non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Area Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
• To prioritise detailed recommendations for stores and to achieve agreed timescales and response times to proactively defend against Pest activity.
• Where pest proofing works is non-repairable, to make recommendations to the National Pest Control Operations Manager and Field Support Supervisor (FSSs)
• To carry out proofing works and installations within the individual\'s technical competence in accordance with current specifications.
• To advise and document to the SM of any pest activity and how this may be detrimental to the smooth running of the store.
• The following inspections provide a written report detailing pest activity detected and any environmental conditions that may adversely affect the store which may be submitted to Trading Law, Operational Managers, SM\'s etc
• To order preparations, spares to the laid-down procedures.

Requirements

• Experience with Pest control environment.
• Experience in retail, leisure or FM sector is desirable.
• Good PC literacy
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full driving licence.
• Royal Society of Health Cert in Pest Control or British Pest Control Association Diploma\'s 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 appropriate opportunity, please email your CV to (url removed) or contact Marta on (phone number removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors