Specialist Proofing Technician - South West

Vergo Pest Management Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Company vehicle, fuel card and uniform

Employee wellbeing programme

Employee referral programme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Holiday allowance after 2 and 5 years

Job summary

Vergo Pest Management Ltd is recruiting two Specialist Proofing Technicians to operate across the South West and beyond. Roles suit individuals with background in maintenance, grounds work, construction or handyman tasks. Full training will be provided and nationwide travel including night work may be required.

The position involves rodent proofing, avian-proofing installations, pest control duties and hygiene treatments on commercial, residential and government sites across the UK.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driver's Licence required.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Able to work within a 30-mile radius of advertised area.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Methodical and detail oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Rodent proofing work across sites.
• Install proofing for avian management (wires, spikes, netting).
• General pest control duties.
• Weed control using herbicides and mechanical methods.
• Hygiene treatments including waste removal.
• Transport/dispose hazardous waste safely.
• Complete job work contracts within budget and to spec.
• Attend training and undertake online modular training at home.
• Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Ensure safe working area and hygiene standards.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties.

Skills

Full UK Driver's Licence

Good communication

Independent worker

Methodical & detail oriented

Education

British Pest Control Association/RSPH – Level 2

Tools

DIY skills

Job description

Vergo Pest Management Ltd, are currently looking to recruit two Specialist Proofing Technicians to work in the South West. 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 £29,597.00 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 and hygiene treatments and wildlife culls. Night work will be required.

Main duties

• Rodent proofing work.
• Proofing installation for avian management including wires, spikes, and netting.
• General Pest Control duties
• 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.

Essential Criteria

• 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

• British Pest Control Association/RSPH – Level 2
• IPAF (desired)
• PASMA (desired)
• DIY work skills preferred
• Previous Pest Control work would be an advantage, however not necessary as full training will be given.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension
• Industry leading training to allow career progression
• Company vehicle, fuel card and uniform
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Employee referral programme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Holiday allowance increase after 2 and 5 years of service