Experienced Pest Control Technician LBS-006

Job Category : Trade & Operatives

Location :Council Offices, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £16.11

1. To competently identify the nature of an infestation and the most appropriate treatment/ management techniques. This decision should be based on knowledge gained through formal training, legislative restrictions, species specific biology, environmental protection considerations and site data. 
   
2. To carry out treatments and management techniques for infestations including traps, culls, deterrents, pesticides and biocides safely and humanely, in line with The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) Code of Practice. 

• To survey properties, internally and externally, including drains, and make recommendations for further repair works or structural considerations to overcome future infestations and mitigate the risk of spread between dwellings. To survey and assess requests for pest control support that falls outside of normal contracts. Providing estimate costings and quotations, with technical drawings where applicable
  
• To carry out proofing work to control and prevent infestations, ensuring materials and techniques used are in line with housing fire safety guidance and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
  
• To organise and perform the collection of stray dogs using sound judgement and expertise in line with the safe system of work and legislation. To arrange kennel stay or re-homing where appropriate. 
  
• To assist in the organisation, and perform the execution of pigeon proofing measures, including the cleansing and removing of pigeon matter as and when required.
• To use, prepare, store and transport pesticides in line with COSHH regulations; ensuring that substances hazardous to health are properly controlled. Assist in preparing risk assessments and method statements. 

• When allocated a vehicle the post holder is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is safely and correctly driven, is well maintained and roadworthy, and all plant and materials are safely stored. There is also responsibility for the content of the vehicle at all times while in their possession and to ensure the security of all materials and tools.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

Qualified to either Diploma in Pest Control with the British Pest Control Association (BPCA part 1 and 2) or RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management or equivalent.

To understand issues around the delivery of all pest control work activities in an urban environment and evidence of continued professional, managerial and personal development, within the relevant discipline. 

Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice in H&S, pest control.

To understand how the principles of Equality Act and Public Sector Equality Duty impacts on all work duties.

To understand the basic safeguarding procedures and protocols for children and adults at risk.

Experience:

Experience in providing pest control advice to clients.

Experience of working with baits, traps, poisons and pest control equipment.

Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.  

Experience of providing excellent customer service whilst working in a front line operational team.  

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

Ability to handle, prepare and lay poison baits or spray insecticides, keeping yourself and others safe. 

Ability to use technology equipment in line with the duties of the post.  

Ability to prepare reports and maintain records of visits and actions carried out in relation to pest control and animal welfare duties.

Ability to interpret work instructions, both written and verbal, and implement them.

Ability to determine when an infestation requires a more detailed investigation or treatment.  

Ability to formulate practical solutions to problems given the constraints of the situation

Ability to respond to the needs of customers diplomatically and sensitively, and to deal with issues calmly, effectively and with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Ability to act as coach and mentor to trainees and newly qualified colleagues.