Description
Pest Control Officer
Leeds City Council
SALARY C1 - £24,496.00 - £26,845.00
HOURS 37 hours - Full Time
CONTRACT TYPE Permanent
CLOSES Monday 30 January 2023
JOB REF req17793
What we are looking for:
Leeds City Council are seeking to recruit a Pest Control Officer for our pest control team.
- We are looking for a team player who is passionate about pest control and providing the best in customer service.
- You will be visiting our customers across your area to inspect premises and carry out appropriate treatments for a range of pests, in particular rodents and insects, as well as promoting our service.
- You should possess excellent communication skills and have experience in organising managing a busy caseload with the ability to work effectively independently with minimal supervision.
- You will also need to keep accurate records of the work undertaken and be competent in the use of I.T.
- You will be able to build excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Job requirements:
The successful applicant will require a RSPH or BPCA Level 2 Pest Control qualification (or equivalent).
A current full UK Driving Licence is also essential.
We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, flexi-time scheme, and the use of a council vehicle.
Working hours are 37 hours per week plus occasional participation in the teams, ‘On-Call’ service to our commercial businesses, where required, in which you will receive an on-call payment.
For more information or an informal discussion about the post contact Karl Sheldon on 0113 378 5761.
To apply online for this post, please visit the Leeds City Council jobs site: https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17793?c=leeds
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Leeds City Council is a Stonewall Top 100 employer 2020, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident employer.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.