Pest Control Technical Officer

This is a Full Time, Permanent Position. We are looking for a motivated and practical Pest Control Technical Officer to join our Environmental Regulation team. This varied and rewarding role involves investigating pest activity, delivering pest control treatments, being part of drainage investigations, and providing expert advice to residents, businesses and partners across the city.

Working both independently and as part of a professional team, you will tackle a wide range of pest and drainage issues, undertake inspections and proofing work, operate specialist equipment, and help ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, hands-on work and working outdoors.

We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills, a practical approach, and a commitment to delivering high quality services. Pest control experience is desirable but not essential, and applicants must hold a full driving licence and be willing to work towards professional pest management qualifications if not already held.

ROLE AND PURPOSE

• To work within a professional team of officers involved in discharging the Council’s statutory duties and commitments in relation to pest control and drainage.
• To participate in the provision of highly interactive client focused responses to requests for service.
• To enable them to carry out the duties of the post, the post holder will be required to hold a full driving license to enable them to drive a council van.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To achieve the objectives and targets for the Section and the aims and objectives of the Department and Council by working effectively as a member of a team and on his/her own.
• To investigate and identify the type and source of pest problems in domestic, commercial, industrial and public premises and to take the necessary appropriate action for the eradication of pests using pesticides, traps etc., and various types of equipment.
• To undertake planned survey work and baiting of potential hazard areas in connection with the eradication of insect or rodent pests either at the request of members of the public or as a routine public health measure.
• To undertake pest control proofing work to prevent the access to buildings of various pests including birds, squirrels, mice, rats, ants, etc.
• To ensure the safe and hygienic removal and disposal of poisons and carcasses in accordance with the Department’s health and safety requirements.
• To provide a high level of commitment to the health and safety of self, other staff, members of the public and non-target animals (pets etc) and to provide a safe environment for the mixing, usage and storage of toxic chemicals in accordance with the Department’s health and safety procedures.
• To provide an efficient and effective service for the clearance of obstructed drains, gullies, water closets etc., by plunging and / or rodding and the investigation and testing of defective drainage systems using dyes, smoke tests and CCTV systems.
• To ensure that allocated vehicles and equipment are regularly checked and are in good working order and that stores are maintained.
• To prepare reports and detailed records regarding toxic chemicals, materials used and the safety and security of pesticides. To ensure the customer is fully aware of what materials have been used, where they have been used, and why they have been used and to keep the customer fully informed as to any changes etc.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the Council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate H&S policy.

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:

• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
• Supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities

We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.