Overview
To deliver an efficient, responsive, and professional pest control service on behalf of the Council.
Salary: £32,061 to £32,597 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle
Contract: Permanent
Responsibilities
* Respond to reports of infestations and carry out surveys of premises and land where pest control issues have been identified.
* Be responsible for the control and eradication of all public health pests, including rats, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, and wasps, in both domestic and commercial settings.
* Provide appropriate advice and information to residents and businesses and support the Council in meeting its statutory responsibilities relating to public health and environmental protection.
Who We’re Looking For / Essential Criteria
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. Essential criteria are defined in the post specification.
Contact / How to Apply
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact our Team by email at EnvironmentalHealth@cumberland.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants as long as the application demonstrates that essential criteria for the role are met. Eligible groups include:
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer. If you need reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please email Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll listen and try to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
* Closing date: 13/04/2026
* Interview date: TBC
Note
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested, apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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