Description
How would you like to provide the cure rather than keep giving the medicine? That is exactly what working in fumigation provides to our clients.
If you want to stand out from the crowd and be able to offer a specialist service that eliminates clients pest problems then this could be the role for you.
We have a great opportunity for a brilliant technician to join our team. We are looking for someone who wants to be the best of the best.
Our fumigation team provide phosphine and Profume fumigations and are registered BMSB treatment providers. There are only a couple of companies in Britain who provide these services.
So you will be joining an elite group of people. You will work closely with and report directly to the company owner and have input into the growth of a small business with plenty of opportunity for career progression.
We are looking for someone who is a team player, likeable, self-motivated and passionate about pest control while delivering outstanding customer service. You will be joining a company that cares about all team members, their wellbeing and wants you to feel motivated and happy at work.
You must be physically fit to undertake fumigation duties as you will be required to work in challenging environments whilst wearing Respiratory protective equipment and PPE.
The successful candidate will be expected to confidently undertake fumigations, monitor gas levels and issue gas clearance certificates. Based out of our office in Widnes you will be travelling to clients’ sites predominantly in the North of England although travel throughout the UK is expected from time to time.
Occasional nights away will be required where all accommodation and meals will be paid for by the company and a night allowance payable.
The position is open to applicants who do not meet the essential criteria but must have:
- 12 months experience in the pest control industry
- RSPH level 2 certification
- Working knowledge of fumigation and a desire to work in this specialism.
You will assist in other areas of the business as and when required to meet service demands.
This position would suit an experienced fumigation operative who is looking for a new challenge or a person already in the industry who has a strong desire to further their career in a very specialist area. You will learn new skills and gain Profume stewardship.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Confidently undertake various forms of fumigations at different locations around the North West & UK
- Lead other team members in undertaking safe and effective fumigations
- Be responsible for the health & safety of yourself, colleagues and others
- Transport fumigants and waste in a safe manner
- Complete fumigation gas clearance certificates
- Monitor and record gas levels during fumigations
- Undertake gas extraction in a safe way and issue gas free clearance certificates once levels are below the WEL
- Identification of pests
- Maintain your own RPE & PPE
- Assist in the management of equipment including gas monitors and RPE
- Maintain and monitor stock levels within your company vehicle
- Maintain the standard of your vehicle and its contents.
To be considered for this role, you will need to:
Essentials:
- Be qualified to RSPH/BPCA Level 3, Safe use of fumigants
- Have at least 1 year field experience
- Have a full clean driving licence
- ADR Driving License to carry Gases
- Ability and willingness to travel around the UK with occasional nights out
- Ability to use web based IT reporting systems and emails
- Be friendly, trustworthy and flexible, with a great can do attitude
- Able to work on your own and as part of a team
- Communicate well with team members and customers
- Reliable with good time management
- Good problem-solving skills.
Desirables:
- One or more fumigation modules
- Approved Gas tester certification
- Knowledge and use of SCBA.
How we will reward you:
- Basic salary: £25,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience & qualifications
- OTE: £35,000 - £45,000 (Basic salary + commission, overtime and bonuses)
- 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional leave at Christmas dependant on service demands.
- A competitive pension scheme
- Ongoing CPD, training and development
- Recognition and support from our office
- Company smart phone
- Fully expensed company vehicle
- Uniform provided.
Contract type: Permanent, full time, 40 hours per week 8:30am – 5:30pm