Frontline Pest Control & Public Health Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Durham County Council seeks a Pest Treatment Officer to deliver pest treatment services across County Durham, advising residents, businesses and landlords.

You will investigate pest issues, provide prevention guidance, and work with housing providers and partner organisations, delivering frontline services with real public health impact.

The role offers generous leave entitlements, a contributory pension, and flexible/hybrid working where applicable.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English are required.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment is preferred.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Willingness to undertake relevant pest control qualifications and training.
• Experience in pest control is desirable but not essential if transferable skills and ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pest treatment services in domestic, commercial and rural settings.
• Investigate pest issues and identify the causes of infestations.
• Advise customers on prevention, proofing and good housekeeping practices.
• Work with a wide range of council services, housing providers and partner organisations.
• Promote high standards of public health, environmental protection and community wellbeing.
• Help strengthen the Council’s reputation through professional, visible frontline service delivery.

Skills

Customer focused

Practical problem-solvers

Self-motivated

Good communicators

Committed to safe working practices

Enthusiastic about learning

Education

5 GCSEs including English (or equivalent)

A full driving licence

Willingness to undertake pest control qualifications and training

Job description

Durham County Council seeks a Pest Treatment Officer to deliver pest treatment services across County Durham, advising residents, businesses and landlords.

You will investigate pest issues, provide prevention guidance, and work with housing providers and partner organisations, delivering frontline services with real public health impact.

The role offers generous leave entitlements, a contributory pension, and flexible/hybrid working where applicable.