Trainee Fumigation Technician

Dealey Environmental; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dealey is seeking a Trainee Fumigation Technician who will travel across East Anglia and the UK to treat and protect commodities from insect infestation. The role is hands-on, physical, and highly regulated, with full training provided from day one.

You’ll work with experienced techs, learn about pest control and safety procedures, and contribute to safe, effective treatments while developing a specialist skillset for a long-term career.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but the right attitude is essential.
• Interest in agriculture, insect biology, or pest control.
• Practical, hands-on worker with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fumigation treatments on a range of commodities.
• Learn to identify insect activity and assess infestation risks.
• Support site set-up, preparation and safety procedures.
• Handle equipment and materials following strict compliance.
• Travel to sites across East Anglia and the UK; occasional overnight stays.
• Work with experienced technicians to build knowledge and skills.
• Communicate with customers professionally on-site.
• Follow detailed processes to ensure safe, effective treatments.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

East Anglia (with travel across the UK, including London and beyond)
Competitive salary + overtime + training + progression

About the role

This is not a typical “entry-level job”.
As a Trainee Fumigation Technician, you’ll be working on specialist operations to
treat and protect commodities from insect infestation. That means getting hands‑on
in real environments, solving real problems, and learning a highly technical skillset
that very few people have.
You’ll be part of a team that travels across East Anglia and the UK, carrying out
fumigation work in a wide range of settings. Some days you’ll be local, others
you’ll be travelling further afield or staying away overnight.
The work is physical, varied, and highly regulated. It requires attention to detail,
responsibility, and a strong safety mindset.
If you’re looking for something different, practical, and genuinely interesting, this is it.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with fumigation treatments on a range of commodities
• Learning how to identify insect activity and understand infestation risks
• Supporting site set‑up, preparation, and safety procedures
• Handling equipment and materials in line with strict compliance standards
• Travelling to sites across the region and occasionally further afield
• Working closely with experienced technicians to build your knowledge
• Communicating with customers professionally on‑site
• Following detailed processes to ensure safe and effective treatments

What we’re looking for

• You don’t need previous experience, but you do need the right attitude.
• A genuine interest in agriculture, insect biology, or pest control
• Someone who is practical and enjoys hands‑on work
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge
• Strong work ethic, not someone who just wants to clock in and out
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• A team player who can also take responsibility
• Confident speaking to customers and representing the company
• Due to insurance, this role is only available if you’re over 21

What the role involves

• Regular travel across East Anglia and throughout the UK
• Occasional overnight stays
• Overtime and some out‑of‑hours work, especially during busy periods
• Seasonal peaks where workloads increaseWorking in a safety‑critical and highly compliant environment

Training and development

• We invest heavily in our people.
• Full training provided from day one
• Clear pathway to industry‑recognised qualifications
• Ongoing development with experienced and technically skilled colleagues
• Opportunity to build a specialist career in fumigation

Why join us

• We are an industry leader in fumigation
• You’ll be part of a highly skilled, knowledgeable team
• The work is varied, technical, and genuinely interesting
• Strong company culture built around growth, support, and doing things properly
• Real long‑term career opportunities in a specialist field

Who this is perfect for

• Anyone looking for a hands‑on, physical career
• People interested in agriculture, science, or environmental work
• Anyone who wants to learn a specialist skill rather than do a routine job