Pest Officer in Belfast

To be responsible to the Line Manager, through the Pest Control Supervisor for carrying out the full range of pest control work, disinfecting work and drain testing and treatments in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with all set procedures. To carry out all duties in accordance with specified time and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Treatment and control of rodents, insects and other pests and all related tasks.
• Disinfection and disinfestation of lands, premises, persons, clothing, furnishings, belongings and other items.
• Testing of sewers and drains, providing advice on the practicalities of testing to Environmental Health Officers as required.
• Sewer treatment, including supervisory duties.
• Destruction of rodents, insects and other pests and related tasks.
• Relief duty and searching of ships at the port.
• Control of mosquitoes and flies.
• Laying bait and poison as required.
• To maintain records relating to work carried out as required and to provide reports as required.
• To participate as required in student training programmes.
• To liaise with maintenance staff of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Housing Associations, Northern Ireland Water, and other organisations as required.
• To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including absence.
• To participate as directed in the councils recruitment and selection procedures.
• To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.
• To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council.
• To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, have access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.
• Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one years relevant work experience in each of the following areas:

• Pest control operations, programmes, or treatments of pests.
• Following appropriate health and safety procedures whilst carrying out duties in the workplace, outlining any risks associated with the job role.
• Providing a high level of customer care to internal and external customers including dealing with and resolving customer complaints and enquiries.

• The ability to communicate effectively and provide information and guidance to others.
• The ability to work in confined spaces and at height, to safely handle hazardous substances and to undertake thorough risk assessments with an understanding of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety.
• The ability to work in a team and on own to achieve team objectives.
• The ability to plan workload and coordinate the input of data in a busy office environment.
• The ability to deal effectively with both internal and external customers to create a good impression and enhance and protect the image of Belfast City Council.
• The ability to prepare and maintain all necessary reports, records and analysis as requested by the relevant line manager.
• The ability to use a range of standard office packages.
• The ability to make decisions whilst lone working in order to solve problems to achieve operational objectives.

Area: All of Northern Ireland

Closing date: 16 Jan 2026