What does a Technician for Pest Control Services do at Southwark Council?
As a Pest Control Technician, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering core pest control services across Southwark. From identifying infestations to carrying out treatments and prevention measures, your expertise will play a vital role in safeguarding health and enhancing the quality of life for our community.
You’ll work across diverse environments, including:
- Residential and council-owned properties
- Public spaces such as parks
- Commercial premises and communal areas
The role involves managing a wide range of pests, including rodents, cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps, and more. You’ll also handle stray dog collection and pigeon proofing, ensuring humane and safe practices at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, identify, and treat pest infestations using industry best practices.
- Recommend and implement pest-proofing measures to prevent future issues.
- Handle, store, and apply pesticides safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to residents, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Collect payments for services and maintain accurate records of visits and actions.
- Participate in out-of-hours call-out rotas for live rat incidents and stray dog collection.
- Mentor apprentices and trainees, sharing knowledge and best practices.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a professional with:
- Qualifications: BPCA Diploma in Pest Control (Parts 1 & 2), RSPH Level 2 in Pest Management, or equivalent.
- Experience: Proven track record in pest control, including working with baits, traps, poisons, and equipment.
- Skills: Ability to provide excellent customer service, prepare reports, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge: Understanding of pest biology, relevant legislation, safeguarding protocols, and equality considerations.
- Attitude: A problem-solver with strong communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing date: 03/02/2025
Interview date: 12/02/2025
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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