Pest Control Technician

This is a Permanent vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

Location: Exeter

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £32,761.35 per annum

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a skilled Pest Control Technician to join our company to work with one of our UK clients, providing complete pest control services (including proofing) to control all pest species covered under our contract. By thorough inspection, the role will identify any environmental conditions conducive to pest activity, whether covered by the contract or not.

The role will require visiting stores, food halls, outlets, depots, and office sites at agreed intervals governed by the specification service delivery, carrying out detailed inspections in a safe and professional manner with due regard to Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations. This would involve providing an effective service to our clients' sites and effectively communicating observations verbally as well as in writing via reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of all pest-related issues, i.e. infestations/cleaning/proofing, to resolve ongoing problems.
• Respond promptly to genuine emergency call outs from the Helpdesk.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores, escalating issues to all relevant stakeholders.
• Identify infestation non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Area Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
• Prioritise detailed recommendations to stores and achieve agreed timescales and response times to proactively defend against pest activity.
• Carry out proofing works and installations within the individual’s technical competence in accordance with current specifications.
• Advise and document to the SM of any pest activity and how this may be detrimental to the smooth running of the store.
• Always comply with the company Health and Safety Policy.
• Use pesticides in a safe and responsible manner as specified under the Control of Substances.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Royal Society of Health Cert in Pest Control or British Pest Control Association Diploma’s Part 1 and 2.
• Full driving license.
• Experience in a pest control environment.
• Experience in retail, leisure or FM sector is desirable.

The ideal candidate:

• Bird proofing work is desirable.
• General building/fabrication skills is desirable.
• Good PC literacy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer:

At City, we take pride in supporting our colleagues with a fantastic range of exciting benefits designed to enhance both their professional and personal lives. From exclusive perks to valuable rewards, we’re committed to ensuring our team feels valued, motivated, and empowered. Our benefits include:

• 33 Days Holiday (Inc. Bank Holidays)
• HealthShield Cashback Plan - Reclaim part of your dental/optical costs.
• OneCity – Employee Discount Platform
• Employee Value Awards up to the value of £250
• Access to Costco Personal Membership Subscription
• Mental and Physical Health Services (Wisdom, Thrive, SkinVision)
• Electric Car Scheme (Criteria Applies)
• First Bus Commuter Club – Discounted Bus Travel

The Company:

In 1985, husband and wife Willie and Susan Haughey established City Refrigeration Holdings. The pair set out with one goal – to make a positive change in the facilities management industry. The Haugheys founded their enterprise on the values of collaboration and transparency, replacing client/contractor relationships with long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Each partner receives a unique strategy, shaped by the needs of the business and implemented by a bespoke, self-delivered model.

It is this focus that has allowed the City Group to grow from its humble beginnings into one of the world’s most trusted facilities management companies. The business now employs over 12,000 people and has established divisions across Europe, Australia, North America and Asia. It has also diversified the services it offers to include maintenance and engineering, technical procurement and support, cleaning and ancillary services across retail, residential and commercial markets.

Now more than three decades into its story, City remains rooted in the core values established by the now Lord and Lady Haughey and remains passionate about sharing its unparalleled professionalism, quality, customer service and value with partners around the globe.