At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and manage pest infestations using safe and humane techniques.
- Company: Southwark Council, committed to community health and safety.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, potential for permanent position, and valuable experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a generous referral fee for recommendations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining hands-on skills.
- Qualifications: RSPH Level 2 Pest Control Technician qualification and valid UK driving licence required.
Good Morning, I am currently representing Southwark Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.
We are looking for a Pest Control Technician. This role will be based at: Copeland Road Depot, Blackpool Road, London, SE15 3SN, United Kingdom.
The right candidate will:
- Competently identify the nature of an infestation and the most appropriate treatment/management techniques based on knowledge gained through formal training, legislative restrictions, species specific biology, environmental protection considerations and site data.
- Carry out treatments and management techniques for infestations including traps, culls, deterrents, pesticides and biocides safely and humanely, in line with The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) Code of Practice.
- Survey properties, internally and externally, including drains, and make recommendations for further repair works or structural considerations to overcome future infestations and mitigate the risk of spread between dwellings. Survey and assess requests for pest control support that falls outside of normal contracts, providing estimate costings and quotations, with technical drawings where applicable.
- Carry out proofing work to control and prevent infestations, ensuring materials and techniques used are in line with housing fire safety guidance and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
- Collect payments for services from customers in accordance with unit procedures and financial regulations; working closely with colleagues in the Scheduling Team to ensure that income for the service is maximised by making sure that client teams and customers are accurately recharged.
We require the following:
- The successful candidate must possess the qualification of a RSPH Pest Control Technician to a minimum standard of Level 2.
- The successful candidate must be in possession of a valid UK driving license.
- Knowledge of the geography of the London Borough of Southwark is advantageous.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call. If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
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