This permanent role sits within Karbon Homes' Grounds Maintenance team and works alongside housing, neighbourhood, property services and compliance colleagues. The post leads the design and running of a preventative pest management approach across the housing stock and shared neighbourhood spaces, including inspections, investigations, contractor oversight and performance monitoring. It is a travelling role covering the whole Karbon footprint, and the post-holder uses their own car for work. A recognised Level 2 pest management qualification and a full UK driving licence are essential.
What the job involves
- Develop and deliver a proactive integrated pest management approach that protects residents
- Ensure compliance with housing health and safety requirements, including Awaab's Law
- Act as subject matter expert for pest management across housing stock and neighbourhoods
- Lead development and implementation of integrated pest management strategies
- Coordinate pest management activity across the organisation
- Develop preventative solutions that address the root causes of pest activity
- Oversee inspections and investigations of pest issues
- Manage pest control contractors
- Monitor pest management performance and maintain records
- Work with housing, neighbourhood, property services and grounds maintenance teams to identify, assess and resolve pest-related hazards
- Support the healthy homes agenda through an intelligence-led approach to pest management
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 2 Pest Management qualification (RSPH/BPCA or equivalent)
Experience
- Relevant experience in pest management, housing, environmental services or facilities management
- Experience of undertaking inspections
- Experience of carrying out risk assessments
- Experience of managing contractors
- Experience of using performance information to identify trends and develop practical solutions
Skills & knowledge
- Good working knowledge of modern pest management practices and integrated pest management principles
- Understanding of the challenges of managing pest-related risks in residential environments
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Confidence working with residents, colleagues and contractors
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Basic disclosure and barring check
Other
- Commitment to health and safety, compliance, customer service and continuous improvement
- Strong drive and initiative
- Commitment to teamwork and continued learning and development
Nice to have
- Experience within social housing, environmental services or compliance-focused service delivery
What’s offered
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 3 years
- Birthday leave
- Occupational pension
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits pot of £657, which can be used for salary top-up
- Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum, for use of own car
- Access to funding for qualifications, conferences and learning events
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
