Pest Control Technician

Overview

We are now seeking to recruit a Pest Control Technician to work in Newbury carrying out complete pest control services (including proofing) to our client to control all pest species covered under our contract and, by thorough inspection, identify any environmental conditions conducive to any pest activity whether covered by the contract or not.

This requires visiting Stores, Foodhalls, Outlets, Depots & Office sites at agreed intervals governed by the specification service delivery and carrying out a detailed inspection 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\’ site to effectively communicate observations verbally as well as in writing via the reports. 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. To work in a manner to support the achievement of company KPI delivery. Formulate detailed reports on stores, escalating issues to all relevant stakeholders. To identify infestation non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Area Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement. To prioritise detailed recommendations for stores and to achieve agreed timescales and response times to proactively defend against Pest activity. Where pest proofing works is non-repairable, to make recommendations to the National Pest Control Operations Manager and Field Support Supervisor (FSSs). To carry out proofing works and installations within the individual\’s technical competence in accordance with current specifications. To advise and document to the SM of any pest activity and how this may be detrimental to the smooth running of the store. The following inspections provide a written report detailing pest activity detected and any environmental conditions that may adversely affect the store which may be submitted to Trading Law, Operational Managers, SM\’s etc. To order preparations, spares to the laid-down procedures.

Responsibilities

• Visit Stores, Foodhalls, Outlets, Depots & Office sites at agreed intervals and perform detailed inspections.
• Provide an effective service to communicate observations verbally and in writing via reports.
• Take ownership of all pest-related issues to resolve ongoing problems.
• Respond promptly to emergency call outs from the Helpdesk.
• Support achievement of company KPI delivery.
• Formulate detailed reports on stores and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify non-repairable infestation faults and advise on replacements with Area Manager recommendations.
• Prioritise recommendations to meet timescales and defend against Pest activity.
• Make non-repairable-proofing recommendations to the National Pest Control Operations Manager and Field Support Supervisor.
• Carry out proofing works and installations within technical competence and current specifications.
• Advise the SM of pest activity and potential impact on store operations.
• Provide written inspections detailing pest activity and environmental conditions for stakeholders.
• Order preparations and spares per laid-down procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with a pest control environment.
• Experience in retail, leisure or FM sector is desirable.
• Good PC literacy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full driving licence.
• Royal Society of Health Cert in Pest Control or British Pest Control Association Diploma\’s Part 1 and 2.
• Bird proofing work is desirable.
• Helpful/professional manner.
• Customer focused.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to be on call out once every 4 weeks.
• Ability to pass DBS check (criminal record check).

Benefits

• Provided with a company van, which can be used for personal use; personal petrol use will be covered by the company.
• 33 days of holidays.
• Private pension.
• Health Shield Cashback Plan.
• Employee Discount Platform.
• Electric car scheme.
• Discounted bus travel.

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