Specialist Proofing Technician - Glasgow

Vergo Pest Management Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Proofing Technician to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers full training and is perfect for those with a background in general maintenance, construction, or handyman work. As a key member of the Specialist Proofing Team, you will travel across the UK, implementing protective measures at various sites, including commercial and residential properties. You'll engage in diverse tasks, from rodent proofing to hygiene treatments, ensuring a safe environment. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge with opportunities for career progression, this position is for you!

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform

Employee referral programme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Birthday off after one year

Holiday allowance increase after 2 and 5 years

Qualifications

• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rodent proofing and wildlife management tasks.
• Ensure safe disposal of hazardous waste efficiently.

Skills

General Maintenance

Grounds Work

Construction

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Herbicides

Job Work Tools

Job description

Vergo Pest Management Ltd is currently looking to recruit a Specialist Proofing Technician to work in the Glasgow Area. As full training will be provided, this position would be suited to someone who has experience in General Maintenance, Grounds Work, Construction, shop fitting, or a Handyman role. This role is primarily to implement protective measures within the sites allocated.

The annual salary for this role is £26,175-£32,000, depending on experience.

As a key member of the Specialist Proofing Team, you will undertake jobs at commercial, residential, and government sites and properties throughout the UK. Primarily, Technicians will travel to various sites throughout the UK to assist with or undertake specialist proofing works, vegetation control, hygiene treatments, and wildlife culls. Night work will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Rodent proofing work.
• Proofing installation for avian management including wires, spikes, and netting.
• Wildlife management by culling.
• Weed control using herbicides and mechanical methods.
• Hygiene treatments including the removal of human and animal waste.
• Transport and dispose of hazardous waste, ensuring it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land, or water sources.
• Complete Job Work contracts professionally, to specification, and within budget.
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills and undertake online modular training in your own time at home as required.
• Maintain job work tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Ensure a safe working area and high standard of hygiene for job work workshop and stores.
• Any other “ad hoc” duties as required by the needs of the business.

Minimum Requirements:

• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence.
• Good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Live within a 30-mile radius of the area advertised.
• The ability to work effectively and independently with minimal supervision.
• To be methodical and systematic in your approach to work.
• Have excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Criteria:

• Previous Pest Control work would be an advantage; however, it is not necessary as full training will be given.
• Contributory Pension.
• Industry-leading training to allow for career progression.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform.
• Employee referral programme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Your birthday off each year, after one year of service.
• Holiday allowance increase after 2 and 5 years of service.

If you think you’d enjoy the challenge and variety Vergo has to offer, please get in touch by sending your Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter.