Specialist Proofing Technician - London

Vergo Pest Management Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

London Weighting Allowance £5,000

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform

Bonus

Uncapped commission

Employee referral programme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Holiday allowance increases after 2 &

Job summary

Vergo Pest Management Ltd in London is recruiting a Specialist Proofing Technician. The role involves implementing protective measures on client sites, with training provided; suitable for someone with general maintenance, grounds work, construction, shop fitting or handyman experience.

You will travel to commercial, residential and government sites across the UK. Night work is required, and you will handle rodent proofing, avian proofing, weed control, hygiene treatments, and safe disposal of

Qualifications

• Experience in General Maintenance, Grounds Work, Construction, shop fitting or Handyman role is desirable.
• Full training will be provided so candidates from varied backgrounds can apply.

Responsibilities

• Rodent proofing work.
• Proofing installation for avian management including wires, spikes, and netting.
• Weed control using herbicides and mechanical methods.
• Hygiene treatments including the removal of human and animal waste.
• Transport / dispose hazardous waste, ensure it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land, or water sources.
• Complete Job Work contracts professionally, to specification within budget.
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills and undertake online modular training in own time at home as required.
• Maintain job work tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Ensure 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Residence near London

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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

The annual salary for this role is from £29,160 depending on experience and qualifications.

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 and hygiene treatments and wildlife culls. Night work will be required.

• Rodent proofing work.
• Proofing installation for avian management including wires, spikes, and netting.
• Weed control using herbicides and mechanical methods.
• Hygiene treatments including the removal of human and animal waste.
• Transport / dispose hazardous waste, ensure it takes place efficiently without
• Contaminating air, land, or water sources.
• Complete Job Work contracts professionally, to specification within budget.
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills and undertake on line modular training in own time at home as required.
• Maintain job work tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Ensure 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.
• Full 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 not necessary as full training will be given.
• Contributory Pension
• £5,000 London Weighting Allowance per annum
• Industry leading training to allow career progression
• Company vehicle, fuel card and uniform
• Bonus
• Uncapped commission
• Employee referral programme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Holiday allowance increase after 2 and 5 years of service

From 29,160 DOE +£5,000 London Weighting Allowance