Pest Control Officer
Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Permanent
An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council's Pest Control team. The team provides high-quality pest control services to residential and some commercial clients, and also undertakes land and property clearance. In this varied and interesting role, successful candidates must be flexible to work both independently and with colleagues to deliver all services the team offers.
As the largest local authority in the UK, Birmingham is an interesting and unique place to work. You will be joining an active, friendly, and professional team. Some of the qualifications and skills required include:
* Hold or able to pass the British Pest Control Rodenticide or equivalent course to enable poison usage.
* Able to treat all rodents, birds, and insect pests.
* Able to assess a premises or land for treatment of pests, including some lofts, underfloor or confined spaces.
* Able to undertake manual clearance of waste from land and property, including removal of furniture or fly-tipped items.
* Driving is essential for this role.
We are keen to hear from candidates who share our enthusiasm and commitment to delivering an excellent pest control service to the city’s citizens and businesses.
We offer:
* Annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days plus bank holidays
* Membership of the local government pension scheme
Interviews will be held in person. Shortlisted candidates will receive further information.
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting. We cannot consider applications without a CV attached.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer. We are committed to employing, retaining, and developing all our people.
We aim to make your recruitment experience positive and equitable. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments, additional support, or have accessibility needs, so we can support you through your application process.
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities, and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required for all applicants, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification
We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to ensure consideration.
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