Job profile

We are seeking an experienced Pest Control Officer (Grade 7) or a Pest Control Technician (Grade 4) who is willing to learn the Officer role to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our Pest Control service.

• The role is part time for 18.5 hours per week, job share with an existing experienced Officer (2 full days one week and 3 the following week).

Pest control support Service is based at Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield however the Post holder will work from the depot at Normanton or from home.

What is expected from me?

Are you a professional team player with good initiative and great customer service skills?

We are looking for a new team member to work in the Council’s Environmental Health Service delivering pest control services to the public and businesses of the Wakefield District.

You will carry out all aspects of pest control including servicing business contracts, treating a full range of insect and rodent pests for residents and businesses, bird and pest proofing. 

What will I be doing?

• Drive a van to a variety of jobs across the district, many of which are booked appointments.
• Visit businesses with contracts with the Council to help protect their premises from pests.
• Visit customers’ homes or businesses to undertake pest treatments and give advice.
• Work as part of a wider team which protects the health and wellbeing of the public.

What Level of role do you fit?

Level 1 - Grade 4 Pest Control Technician:

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
• Valid Driving Licence (Class B) & able to drive a transit van supplied by the Council.

Level 2 - Grade 7 Pest Control Officer as above plus:

• RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management (or equivalent).
• IOSH Working Safely in Pest Control.
• Wildlife Aware

The ideal candidate will have some previous industry experience and training to be appointed at Level 2. 

However, consideration will be given to appointing a less qualified candidate at Level 1 and providing them with on-the-job training where they have demonstrated a positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn on their application form.  

Anyone with no experience would commence employment on Grade 4 and may apply to progress to Grade 7 when they consider they have achieved the Level 2 essential criteria of the Job Specification.   

Essential Requirements:

• Effective team worker, self-motivated, well organised and able to manage busy workloads.
• Excellent communication skills and committed to customer care.
• Familiar with technology and be able to use a mobile phone and tablet for job updates.
• Help develop our growing customer base with your professionalism and knowledge.
• Always willing to learn to improve our service.

Why Wakefield Council

• Generous annual leave and bank holiday entitlement

• Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Specification.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claudine Robertson, Team Manager- Environmental Protection (tel. 07711 153720, e-mail pestcontrol@wakefield.gov.uk).