Pest Control Technician

Staffline; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Employee discounts

Company van

Job summary

Staffline is seeking an experienced Pest Control Technician in Reading to manage pest control services across key supermarket contracts. The role covers visits to stores, food halls, depots and offices, with a focus on proofing and reporting.

The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification, a full driving license, and proven pest control experience, preferably within retail or facilities management environments.

Qualifications

• RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management (or equivalent).
• Full driving license.
• Experience in pest control environment.
• Experience in retail, leisure or FM sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of pest issues including infestations, cleaning and proofing to resolve problems.
• Respond promptly to emergency call outs from Helpdesk.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores and escalate issues to stakeholders.
• Identify non-repairable faults in plant/m machinery and advise on replacements.
• Prioritise recommendations to stores to meet timescales and respond to pest activity.
• Carry out proofing works and installations per current specifications.
• Advise SM on pest activity and impact on store operations.
• Comply with Health and Safety policy at all times.
• Use pesticides safely and as per Control of Substances regulations.

Skills

Pest control experience

Driving license

Retail/FM exposure

Education

RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management

Job description

Pest Control Technician

Reading

£37,565.78 per annum (including annual standby 1:4 x 13 Periods)

Permanent

My client is on the lookout for an experienced Pest Control Technician to join the team. You will have the opportunity to work on one of their leading supermarket contracts.

The role will involve will to provide complete pest control services (including proofing) to their client to control all pest species.

The role will require visiting stores, food halls, outlets, depots & also office sites at agreed intervals governed by the specification service delivery.

Key Responsibilities - Pest Control Technician

• 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.
• 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 to stores and to achieve agreed timescales and response times to proactively defend against Pest activity.
• 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.
• To 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 - Pest Control Technician

• RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management (or equivalent)
• Full driving license.
• Experience with Pest control environment.
• Experience in retail, leisure or FM sector is desirable.

On Offer - Pest Control Technician

• £37,565.78 per annum (including annual standby 1:4 x 13 Periods) +Overtime + Travel Time
• 45 hour week
• Travel time paid after half hour each way
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Private healthcare (BUPA)
• Various employee discount schemes
• Van, fuel card, tools, uniform, IT equipment provided