Retail Pest Control Technician - Standby Pay & Travel Time

Omega; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension (matched up to 5%)

Various employee discount schemes

Travel time paid

Job summary

Omega is recruiting a Pest Control Technician to provide comprehensive pest management across important supermarket contracts in the United Kingdom. The role requires visiting stores, food halls, depots, and offices, handling infestations, proofing, and detailed reporting to the Area Manager.

You will work on a 45-hour week with standby shifts and travel time paid after half an hour each way. A pension scheme and employee discounts are offered, along with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management (or equivalent).
• Full driving license.
• Experience in pest control environments.
• Retail, leisure or FM sector experience desirable.
• Able to follow safety guidelines and report findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all pest related issues, including infestations, cleaning and proofing.
• Respond promptly to emergency call outs from the Helpdesk.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores and escalate issues to stakeholders.
• Identify non-repairable faults in plant/machinery and advise on replacements.
• Carry out proofing works and installations per current specifications.
• Advise SM of pest activity and impact on store operations.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies at all times.
• Use pesticides safely and responsibly as specified.

Skills

Pest management

Retail environments

Health & safety

Education

RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Omega is recruiting a Pest Control Technician to provide comprehensive pest management across important supermarket contracts in the United Kingdom. The role requires visiting stores, food halls, depots, and offices, handling infestations, proofing, and detailed reporting to the Area Manager.

You will work on a 45-hour week with standby shifts and travel time paid after half an hour each way. A pension scheme and employee discounts are offered, along with overtime opportunities.