Trainee Pest Control Technician

Opkill Pest Control Limited are a small growing business within the Midlands, South West and Northern England. An exciting opportunity has been made available for trainee pest control technicians to join our growing team, to learn and be involved in a new career path, working on our council and commercial contracts.

We require people who have the right attitude to be flexible, go that extra little for customers and the business, conscientious, organised and innovative.

This is an ideal chance for anyone with either no pest control qualifications or basic level 1 qualifications as full training will be provided.

The area of work will mainly be between in the South Staffordshire area, but at times be where business needs require.

Please provide a full CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you would be suitable for the position, only applications providing a full cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role will be considered for interview.

You'll use chemicals and equipment to deal with insects and animals like rats, mice, foxes, moles and birds. You could work anywhere from people’s homes to restaurants, sewers, warehouses or farms.

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• investigating and identifying pests
• collecting dead animals and samples for analysis
• finding out how pests are getting in
• choosing a method of control
• spraying chemicals to get rid of insects
• laying poison and traps or using air guns to control birds and animals
• repairing an area to stop pests returning
• advising people how to prevent further problems
• completing reports and keeping records
• handling and storing chemicals
• getting rid of dead or captured animals

You'll need:

• customer service skills
• full, clean driving licence
• confidence with maths for calculating doses of chemicals
• practical skills to investigate problems
• knowledge of health and safety
• knowledge of how chemicals affect the environment

You'll usually work Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00pm. You'll often work alone, driving to jobs in a van.

You could work indoors or outside. You may need to crawl into confined spaces or climb ladders. You may also need to wear protective clothing.

You'll need physical fitness and good eyesight to investigate problems. You may come across unpleasant sights and smells.

This work may not be suitable if you've allergies or certain skin conditions.

Package

Basic salary starts from above NMW for no previous experience but rising quickly with qualifications and experience. Expectations of OTE £20k+ in first year.

Personal development plan, to enable diversity in long term career objectives.

Overtime available and an attractive, uncapped commission structure.

Company vehicle, fuel card, smart phone, pension, uniform

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,500.00-£21,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay

Experience:

• pest control: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: TECH001