Trainee Pest Control Technician

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A pest control services provider based in London is seeking a Trainee Pest Control Technician. This role requires no previous experience as full training will be provided, leading to a recognised qualifications in pest management. Candidates will learn to identify and control pest infestations while receiving ongoing support and development opportunities. The starting salary is £26,000 annually, with various benefits including a company vehicle and mobile phone.

Benefits

Starting Salary: £26,000.00 / year

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Plan

Sales Commission opportunities

Performance Bonus opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Fully Equipped company vehicle

Company mobile phone

On-going training programme

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
• You will gain a recognised industry qualification.
• Ongoing training programme for continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Identify, control and get rid of pests like rats, mice, and insects.
• Investigate and identify pests and determine control measures.
• Collect dead animals and samples for disposal.
• Lay poison and traps or use rifles for pest control.
• Complete reports using mobile apps.

Skills

Excellent spoken and written English communication

Customer service skills

Good hands-on practical skills

Ability to operate basic digital devices

Good health and physical fitness

Confidence with basic maths

Awareness of health and safety

Full UK driver's licence

Education

RSPH/BPCA Level 2 Award in Pest Management

Job description

Trainee Pest Control Technician (London)

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Trainee Pest Control Technician to join our successful team based in and around the London area.

No experience is necessary as full training will be provided, and you will gain a recognised industry qualification. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. You will be joining a well‑established, friendly company where you will get noticed.

Overview

After training and qualifying as a pest control technician your job will be to get rid of pest infestations. You would identify, control and get rid of pests like rats or mice, and insects like wasps, ants or cockroaches. You may also deal with foxes and birds etc.

You'll need excellent communication and customer service skills.

Being physically fit will help you to work in areas where pests may be found like cramped spaces or at heights.

Area of Work

Mainly covering London postcodes and other areas as and when required.

Work Activities (Monday to Friday)

You might treat infestations anywhere from people's homes to restaurants, offices, factories etc. Your work would include:

• investigating and identifying pests
• collecting dead animals and other samples for disposal
• finding out how the pests are getting in and choosing the most suitable way of controlling the pest
• laying poison and traps or using weapons such as rifles to control birds and animals
• minor proofing works and advising people how to prevent further infestations
• completing reports and keeping records using mobile apps
• advising on additional services and products where appropriate

Training and Development

You will receive induction, supervision, and full training. Your training may include courses and qualifications from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), British Pest Control Association (BPCA), and product suppliers.

One of the main qualifications you can work towards is the RSPH/BPCA Level 2 Award in Pest Management. This is an industry‑recognised course.

You will engage in an ongoing training programme for continuing professional development (CPD) and will register with the BPCA after you have passed your probation period.

Skills, Interests, and Qualities

As a pest control technician, you will need:

• Excellent spoken and written English communication, and customer service skills
• Good 'hands on' practical skills for handling tools and equipment
• Be capable of operating basic digital devices e.g., mobile phones, tablets etc
• The ability to cope with unpleasant sights and smells
• Good health, Physical fitness, and good eyesight
• Confidence with basic maths, for measuring and calculating doses of pesticides
• Awareness of health and safety and the environment
• Have a full and valid UK drivers licence

Pay and Benefits

• Starting Salary: £26,000.00 / year
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Benefit for staff and immediate family members
• Company Pension Plan
• Sales Commission opportunities
• Performance Bonus opportunities
• Overtime opportunities
• Fully Equipped company vehicle
• Company mobile phone
• On-going training programme

Contact David @ PPM Recruitment on 0121 580 8950