Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of an Experienced Pest Control Technician, on a 6.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £17.03 - £22.28 per hour

Pest Control Technician will be responsible for inspecting, identifying, treating, and preventing pest infestations while ensuring compliance with legislation, health and safety standards, and professional best practice. The role also includes providing technical advice, maintaining accurate records, and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections, investigations, and surveys to identify pest infestations and determine appropriate treatment methods.
• Carry out safe and effective pest control treatments using traps, pesticides, biocides, deterrents, and other approved management techniques in accordance with BPCA Codes of Practice.
• Treat and manage a variety of pests including rodents, squirrels, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, moths, flies, ants, wasps, hornets, pigeons, and stray dogs.
• Survey internal and external areas, including drainage systems, and recommend repairs or proofing measures to prevent future infestations.
• Undertake pest proofing works using approved materials and methods in compliance with fire safety guidance and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Collect, transport, and arrange kennelling or rehoming of stray dogs in accordance with legislation and safe working procedures.

Qualification:

• RSPH Level 2 Pest Control Technician qualification (minimum requirement).

Essentials

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience identifying, treating, and preventing a wide range of pest infestations.
• Knowledge of pest proofing techniques and environmental health legislation.
• Experience using pesticides and biocides safely in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Ability to work safely in residential, commercial, and public environments.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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