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Pest Control Technician - Coventry & Warwickshire Areas

Location: COVENTRY/WARWICK/LEAMINGTON SURROUNDING AREAS

Job Overview

To be negotiated. Hours/pay

Description

This role requires the RSPH/BPCA Level 2 qualification as a minimum

You will need excellent communication and customer service skills, excellent attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.

  • Ecellent spoken English communication, and customer service skills
  • Good written English for completing basic reports etc 
  • Good ‘hands-on’ practical skills for handling tools and equipment
  • The ability to cope with unpleasant sights and smells 
  • Good health, Physical fitness and good eyesight, be able to climb ladders and heights
  • Confidence with basic maths, for measuring and calculating doses of pesticides 
  • Awareness of health and safety and the environment
  • Have a full, valid UK drivers’ licence
  • IMPORTANT The candiate must be able to confirm they either have an owned private drive or garage that the company van can be parked on/in safelystore. (please do not apply if you do not have this facility).

The role- 

  • Servicing clients on rountine visits/inspections
  • Investigating and identifying pests 
  • Finding out how the pests are gaining access
  • Choosing the most suitable and correct way of controlling the pest 
  • Spraying chemicals to get rid of insects 
  • Laying poison and traps  
  • Advising people on how to prevent further infestation 
  • Completing reports and keeping records, using mobile phone and taking photos
  • 40-48 hours as required including travelling time to 1st appointment, and/or from last appointment
  • Following the correct procedures for handling and storing pesticides and disposing of dead or captured animals
Working Hours and Conditions 
This position is full time (hours to be decided)
Inclusion on an ‘out of hours/weekend’ duty rota / stand by may be required.
Overtime may be required.
You would often work alone, driving to jobs in a van. A valid driving licence will be essential.
You could work indoors or outside, depending on the type of pest you were dealing with. You may need to crawl into confined spaces or climb ladders. You would wear protective clothing such as overalls, gloves and face masks provided.
Pay and Benefits 
  • Starting Salary: negotiable
  • Pension Plan option
  • Fully Equipped company vehicle 
  • Company mobile device 

 


Closes

26 June 2020

Reference

SUK01

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