Pest Control Technician in Blackpool

Department: Commercial

Location: Remote

Compensation: £30,022 / year

Description

Location: Field-Based

Service areas: Blackpool & North Preston

As a field-based Pest Control Technician / Control Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining client buildings, premises, and surrounding areas free of infestation. You will ensure the delivery of our services to customer sites in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. As an ambassador of the business, excellent customer service skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct inspections of dwellings and commercial properties in and around Northwest to monitor and treat infestations.
2. Provide effective and safe treatments for pests found during inspections or reactive works.
3. Communicate relevant information to customers and clients regarding factors affecting their premises to assist in pest eradication.
4. Apply pesticides safely in accordance with legislation.
5. Report regularly to supervisors on treatments, problems, and recommendations.
6. Maintain written records of treatments carried out in dwellings and commercial premises.
7. Carry out treatments outside normal working hours, including weekends, and attend meetings as required.
8. Participate in emergency call-out rota as needed.
9. Assess potential infestation problems and recommend repairs or structural modifications to prevent future issues.
10. Perform routine inspections, emergency visits, and job work for both commercial and residential clients.
11. Work within a company dedicated to high standards of service in an interesting and challenging industry.
12. Follow all H&S requirements, including manual handling, and monitor working hours to ensure compliance with WTD and DTD.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

1. Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
2. Ability to organize and plan workload independently.
3. Ability to work autonomously in a standalone role.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Professional and diplomatic demeanor when dealing with customers.
6. BPCA/RSPH Level II certification or equivalent preferred.
7. Additional training provided, including in-house and external courses.

Job Benefits

1. Company van and mobile phone.
2. Annual leave: 23 days plus statutory holidays; part-time roles may vary.
3. Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.
4. Private medical insurance after one year, including online GP and wellbeing app.
5. Participation in Cycle to Work Scheme, retail vouchers, and eye care vouchers.
6. Two paid community volunteering days annually.
7. Support for internal career progression.
8. Long Service Awards.
9. Opportunity for career breaks after 3 years of service.

Additional Notes

Employment is provisional until confirmation of right to work in the UK, driver’s license, and DBS check (if applicable) are received.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting wellbeing and sustainability. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds reflecting our communities.