Experienced Pest Control Technician – Southwark | A New Job
Experienced Pest Control Technician
Essential Employment
Southwark
Experienced Pest Control Technician needed in Southwark, £17.53ph PAYE - Reference: OR117235
To competently identify the nature of an infestation and the most appropriate treatment/ management techniques. This decision should be based on knowledge gained through formal training, legislative restrictions, species specific biology, environmental protection considerations and site data.
To carry out treatments and management techniques for infestations including traps, culls, deterrents, pesticides and biocides safely and humanely, in line with The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) Code of Practice.
To survey properties, internally and externally, including drains, and make recommendations for further repair works or structural considerations to overcome future infestations and mitigate the risk of spread between dwellings. To survey and assess requests for pest control support that falls outside of normal contracts. Providing estimate costings and quotations, with technical drawings where applicable
To carry out proofing work to control and prevent infestations, ensuring materials and techniques used are in line with housing fire safety guidance and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
To organise and perform the collection of stray dogs using sound judgement and expertise in line with the safe system of work and legislation. To arrange kennel stay or re-homing where appropriate.
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To assist in the organisation, and perform the execution of pigeon proofing measures, including the cleansing and removing of pigeon matter as and when required.
To use, prepare, store and transport pesticides in line with COSHH regulations; ensuring that substances hazardous to health are properly controlled. Assist in preparing risk assessments and method statements.
When allocated a vehicle the post holder is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is safely and correctly driven, is well maintained and roadworthy, and all plant and materials are safely stored. There is also responsibility for the content of the vehicle at all times while in their possession and to ensure the security of all materials and tools.
To collect payments for services from customers in accordance with unit procedures and financial regulations; working closely with colleagues in the Scheduling Team to ensure that income for the service is maximised by making sure that client teams and customers are accurately recharged.
In the capacity of subject matter expert, to provide advice to other council officers, members of the public, contractors, community groups and all stakeholders on pest control issues. To produce accurate written records of site visits in report format such that the council can easily evidence that works haven been completed to the required standard and quality in court proceedings. Act as an expert witness where required.
To provide support, guidance, training and mentoring for the apprentices, trainees or work placement students through authoritative specialist knowledge of pest control whilst embodying customer care guidelines and initiatives when delivering the service. To carry out all duties in accordance with the council’s approach to equality.
To provide a modern pest control service to clients, ensuring that practices are up to date with new industry developments and legislative changes. This will be ensured through participation in a CPD programme, including statutory training, to maintain and improve individual skills, expertise and knowledge.
To operate all post and service related IT hard and software. Including mobile technology to aid planning and modern ways of working; gathering and recording data for information systems and inventories. To record and report on any safeguarding/welfare concerns for children, young people or adults at risk encountered while undertaking a site visit to your line manager.
To contribute to the improved performance of the service through participation in cross service project teams and working groups whilst ensuring value for money by minimising expenditure during service delivery and maintaining agreed SLAs.
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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