Grade B £29,542 - £35,570
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council’s Pest Control team.
The team delivers high-quality pest control services to residential customers and selected commercial clients, alongside undertaking land and property clearance activities.
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Pest Control Officer
Grade B £29,542 - £35,570
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council’s Pest Control team.
The team delivers high-quality pest control services to residential customers and selected commercial clients, alongside undertaking land and property clearance activities.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver a wide range of services. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, and committed to providing an effective, customer-focused service.
As part of the largest local authority in the UK, Birmingham offers a unique and dynamic working environment. You will be joining a supportive, friendly, and professional team dedicated to making a positive impact across the city.
We are looking for individuals who are practical, reliable, and committed to delivering a high-quality service.
Hold, or be willing to obtain, the British Pest Control Rodenticide qualification (or equivalent) Experience of treating or the ability to treat a range of pests including rodents, birds, and insects Experience of assessing premises or land for pest activity, including working in lofts, confined spaces, and other challenging environments Experience of carrying out manual clearance of waste from land and properties, including bulky or fly-tipped items Experience working directly with the members of the public and businesses Accurate record keeping and report writing Full UK driving licence and ability to drive as part of the role (essential)
As a Pest Control Officer, you will: Deliver safe and effective pest control treatments Develop treatment plans and advise on preventing reinfestation Carry out basic pest-proofing and enforcement activity where required Support clearance of contaminated or verminous properties Contribute to commercial and property maintenance work (e.g. clearance, graffiti removal) Maintain vehicles and follow all health and safety procedures Take part in training and continuous development
Additional Information
This role involves physical outdoor work in varied environments You may be required to work in challenging conditions, including poorly maintained or contaminated sites
Training will be provided to support safe and effective working
What We Offer In Return
Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling
We are keen to hear from candidates who share our commitment and enthusiasm for delivering an excellent Pest Control service to the residents and businesses of Birmingham.
Applications are welcomed from both qualified and unqualified candidates. If you do not currently hold a recognised pest control qualification, Birmingham City Council will provide the necessary training and support to enable you to undertake the role. This will include training in pest identification, treatment methods, safe working practices and the use of rodenticides and other pest control products
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here
Job description and person specification
Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the ** 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.
We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
Information for applicants with a disability
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).
If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.
The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There Is a Clear Vision Which Is Ensuring That The Council Is Working For Communities Today And Building For Tomorrow, We Focus Our Resources On Five Key Priorities
- A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
- An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
- A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
- A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
- A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.
We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.
In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage.
The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.
For the awards and support for our employees, please follow https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/homepage/169/job_vacancies
Company Info
Website http://birmingham.gov.uk/
Telephone 0121 675 7070
Location Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 2XU
United Kingdom
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