This position is for a Pest Technician (or Trainee) to cover West London and surrounding area.
This post is not the same as a 'normal' pest control technician, the earnings are extremely high (probably the highest in the UK) but the pest control technician or trainee must supply a low mileage Berlingo size (or similar ) van and a 5 metre ladder. The high earnings (£45,000 – £65,000 a year) provide compensation for this. We have some techs earning over £100k (we will supply existing technicians' contact details to enable candidates to speak them for an 'independent' view on the position. If techs come to us they generally stay and some have been with us for over 20 years.
HOW WE WORK
PEST UK have been providing fast, reliable pest control services in domestic and commercial situations for 40-years. We are a member of the BPCA and have been assessed to ensure we meet their strict membership criteria. Our business model is unique and our technicians are extremely well paid and self-motivated. They are probably the highest paid in the UK.
PEST UK provide marketing support and excellent lead generation to supply technicians with appointments for 'one-off' jobs and/or pest control contracts. The technicians take 50% of the fee. If a technician brings in their 'own' work then they take 75% of the fee. The rate is standard for each job completed. Each technician has the opportunity to take as many appointments as they wish.
Each technician runs their own 'limited company' and is a contractor to PEST UK. This means the technician pays less tax by claiming for protective clothing, telephone bills, gas, electric bills etc, they are better paid and generally have more flexibility and spare time when it is needed. The model is similar to a franchise but better paid, with job security and a regular income without upfront costs. This part seems daunting but actually very easy and we provide support, guidance and advice through the whole process.
PEST UK provide each technician with
* decals for their van incorporating the company logo, contact details and accreditations;
* all equipment, tools and chemicals;
* marketing support and excellent lead generation to supply technicians with appointments for 'one-off' jobs and/or pest control contracts. The technicians take 50% of the fee. If a technician brings in their 'own' work then they take 75% of the fee. The rate is standard for each job completed.
GENERAL
Treatments involve rodent, insect and some mammal pests and proofing. The bulk of the work is domestic treatments and contract work. Our technicians must follow the BPCA Codes of Best Practice to deliver a professional, effective service. This includes wearing protective clothing and strictly adhering to all other safety measures etc. Technicians are allocated contracts which are serviced at set intervals. These contracts supply regular work and income throughout the year.
As a member of the BPCA, we ensure that we meet their strict membership criteria. Our team of professionally trained and qualified technicians follow the BPCA Codes of Best Practice to deliver a professional, effective service.
SHARING SUCCESS
PEST UK's success as a company is aligned with the success of our technicians and continued customer satisfaction. Our business model presents technicians with the opportunity to earn a significant return and share in its success. We also have a bonus scheme. Some of our technicians gross over £100,000 each year.
JOB SECURITY
PEST UK was established in 1985 and we now have a team of 30 Pest Control Technicians. Some of our technicians have been with us for over 20 years. No one has ever been made redundant due to lack of work, recession, company reorganisation or takeover. During economic downturns, income may drop but we have not had to reduce the number of technicians. Job security is guaranteed.
PEST UK COVERAGE AREA
PEST UK operate in London, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, all of London, Leicestershire, Middlesex, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Warwickshire, West Midlands, West Sussex and Wiltshire.
WORKING HOURS
Our business model provides technicians with flexible working hours so they can choose to work as many hours as they wish and take opportunity for time off as required. However we rely on technicians to be available during busy periods, especially throughout the summer. We have core hours (listed below) but you are not expected to work all of these hours. Hours are discussed in advance.
PEST UK's core operating hours are:
Winter
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:30pm
Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sundays & Bank Holidays 10:00am to 4:00pm
Summer
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 7:30pm
Saturday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Sundays & Bank Holidays 10:00am to 4:00pm
TRAINEES
Training takes 3 to 4-weeks and includes attending BPCA training courses, paid for by PEST UK, and undertaking on-the-job training by shadowing a technician. Trainees can start working on their own and earning 50% of the fee for the job before they pass the BPCA qualification. Trainees are paid a day rate of £120.00 per day whilst training or on courses.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Application question(s):
* What is the postcode of where you live?
* Do you already have a Berlingo-size van or can you get one to start working with us?
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road