At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and treat pest infestations while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Company: Southwark Council, dedicated to providing essential pest control services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a chance to make a difference in the community.
- Other info: Ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work and problem-solving in diverse environments.
- Why this job: Join a vital service that protects residents and enhances public spaces.
- Qualifications: RSPH Pest Control Technician Level 2 and a valid UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Experienced Pest Control Technician Southwark Councilhasstatutorydutyandcontractualobligationstoprovideapestcontrolservicetoresidentsandclientteams.
Pest Control Techniciansaretheretoprovidethefrontlinedeliveryofcorepestcontrolservicesthroughinspections, investigations, andsurveysofsuspectedinfestationsandtocarryouttreatmentsorpestproofingworksinlinewithlegislativerequirementsandprofessionalbestpractice.
Experienced Pest Control Technician Sitevisitsmaybewithincouncilownedorprivateproperties; communalspacessuchaslofts, plantrooms, basementsorcorridors; publicrealmlocationssuchasparks; andcommercialpremises.
Experienced Pest Control Technician Thelistofpestsincludedinthescopeofworkincludes, butisnotlimitedto: # Commensalrodents # Squirrels # Cockroaches # Bedbugs/fleas # Moths/flies # Tropical/gardenants # Wasps/hornets # Straydogcollection/transportation # Pigeonclearance/proofing
Theprincipleaccountabilitiesare, butnotlimitedto: Experienced Pest Control Technician # Tocompetentlyidentifythenatureofaninfestationandthemostappropriatetreatment/managementtechniques.
Thisdecisionshouldbebasedonknowledgegainedthroughformaltraining, legislativerestrictions, speciesspecificbiology, environmentalprotectionconsiderationsandsitedata. # Tocarryouttreatmentsandmanagementtechniquesforinfestationsincludingtraps, culls, deterrents, pesticidesandbiocidessafelyandhumanely, inlinewith The British Pest Control Association(BPCA)Codeof Practice.
# Tosurveyproperties, internallyandexternally, includingdrains, andmakerecommendationsforfurtherrepairworksorstructuralconsiderationstoovercomefutureinfestationsandmitigatetheriskofspreadbetweendwellings.
Tosurveyandassessrequestsforpestcontrolsupportthatfallsoutsideofnormalcontracts.
Providingestimatecostingsandquotations, withtechnicaldrawingswhereapplicable # Tocarryoutproofingworktocontrolandpreventinfestations, ensuringmaterialsandtechniquesusedareinlinewithhousingfiresafetyguidanceand Construction(Designand Management)Regulations2015. # Toorganiseandperformthecollectionofstraydogsusingsoundjudgementandexpertiseinlinewiththesafesystemofworkandlegislation.
Toarrangekennelstayorre-homingwhereappropriate. # Toassistintheorganisation, andperformtheexecutionofpigeonproofingmeasures, includingthecleansingandremovingofpigeonmatterasandwhenrequired. # Touse, prepare, storeandtransportpesticidesinlinewith COSHHregulations; ensuringthatsubstanceshazardoustohealthareproperlycontrolled.
Assistinpreparingriskassessmentsandmethodstatements.
Thesuccessfulcandidatemustpossessthequalificationofa RSPHPest Control Techniciantoaminimum standardof Level2.
Thesuccessfulcandidatemustbeinthepossessionofavalid UKdrivinglicense.
Knowledgeofthegeographyofthe London Boroughof Southwarkisadvantageous.
Ifasuitablecandidateisidentified, wewouldhaveapreferenceofan As Soon As Possiblestartdate.
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