Pest Controller

 

Main characteristics

Location

Bristol (County)

Company

Candour Talent Ltd

Salary

£23000 - £28000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Other

Job summary

Candour Talent are pleased to be recruiting for a Pest Controller in the Bristol area.

Candout Talent is working with a small, but very successful pest control company, set up over 25 years ago to support the eradication of pests in Bristol and its surrounding areas. Over recent years they developed into a small team of truly exceptional pest controllers and they are looking to expand the team further.

About the role

This is a full-time role that will require working one Saturday every three Saturdays.
In return you'll receive £23,000 - £28,000, based on experience.
Full training and induction provided, in your first weeks you'll shadow an experienced member of the team to learn the ropes.
Full support is provided to help you pass your initial course before you begin working on your own but with ongoing support of your team mentor at the end of the phone.
Typical jobs include rodent/insect control, birdproofing and netting, pest identification, inspection visits and much more.
This role will include an element of working at height to install a birdproofing system to solar panels - Full training will be provided.
We pride ourselves on being a 'best practice' company, using ethical control methods that are fully compliant with legislation.
Many duties will be in the Bristol/Bath area, with some jobs requiring more travel.
You'll need a full UK driving licence - a company van and mobile phone is provided.
In return, you'll get 20 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays).Responsibilities

You'll be responsible for attending each job to carry out environmental surveys, risk assessments, investigation of the pests and outlining appropriate treatment required.
On completion of each visit, you're expected to complete a digital evaluation report.
You'll maintain your booking schedules and communication with customers.
Key activities will include: Rodent treatment programmes, heat treatment of Bed Bugs, insect spraying for Fleas, Moths, Flies, Silverfish and more. In the summer months, you'll tend to Wasps, Ants and Bees. Plus, we specialise in Bird prevention methods, such as Bird Netting, Bird Wire systems and Bird Spikes.They are expanding.

This is an opportunity for you to work in a varied and interesting environment, solving real problems for private individuals and businesses, and addressing a wide range of challenges.

About you

Qualification Requirements: RSPH/BPCA (Level 2) is essential for the qualified position moving forward but we will provide you with all the training if you don't already hold the qualification.

You'll receive full training to ensure safe practises when working at heights to complete birdproofing jobs.

Good customer experience is essential and full additional training will be provided. The role involves a mixture of one-off and regular visits - you will be the 'face' of The Bristol Pest Controller and so an ability to deal well with the public is important. You'll need to be able to communicate well and sympathetically with different types of customer, both face-to-face and in writing. Above all, we are looking for someone who is motivated to learn, and able to work reliably and independently.

What you'll get

We pay into a pension fund with Nest, an ethical pension provider.
You'll get a full uniform provided and personal protective equipment including safety boots.
We'll work with you to outline your personal development plan.
Training and development is paid for by the company.
You'll receive a BPCA registered ID card and will get ongoing development opportunities through the CPD scheme.
Bonus based on performance reviews.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car
Company events
Company pension
Flexitime
Free or subsidised travel
Referral programme
Work from homeSchedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Weekends onlySupplemental pay types:

Commission pay
Yearly bonusExperience:

Customer service: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/01/2024
Expected start date: 31/01/2024

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