Pest Treatment and Investigation Officer

Government of The United Kingdom; Burnhope; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Pest Treatment and Investigation Officer to work in Neighbourhood Protection. This role involves investigating pest problems, providing treatments, and taking enforcement actions to ensure a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate should have 5 GCSEs including English or an equivalent qualification, as well as experience identifying and treating pest infestations. A competitive salary, generous leave, and a flexible working arrangement are part of the rewards package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years)

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience of identifying pest infestations and the underlying cause.
• Proficiency in using insecticides and rodenticides.
• Full driving licence and ability to pass in-house driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of pest problems and provide practical solutions.
• Deliver pest treatments and enforce actions to protect community.
• Collaborate with various teams to create safer neighbourhoods.

Skills

Identifying pest infestations

Using insecticides

Using rodenticides

Education

5 GCSEs including English or relevant equivalent qualification

Job description

We're looking for a Pest Treatment and Investigation Officer to join our Neighbourhood Protection Service - helping to keep our county clean, safe, and healthy. In this role, you'll be the person people turn to when they need help tackling pest problems. You'll investigate reports, provide practical solutions, deliver pest treatments, and take enforcement action to protect residents, homes, businesses, and public spaces. It's a job where no two days are the same - you'll work with a wide range of teams and community partners, from the Neighbourhood Wardens and Anti-Social Behaviour Officers to Environmental Health and our Empty Homes Team. Your work will have a visible impact: creating cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods, and an environment everyone can enjoy.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including English or relevant equivalent qualification (e.g., RSPH Level 2 in Pest Control).

Training

Experience of identifying pest infestations and the underlying cause of them, and of using insecticides and rodenticides to treat infestations.

Other

A full driving licence (you'll need to pass an in-house driving assessment before appointment).

For full details, check the attached Person Specification.

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us