Pest Control Technician

Southwark Council's Pest Control Service provides an essential frontline service to residential and commercial customers across the borough, helping to protect homes, businesses, and public spaces from pest related issues.

As a Pest Control Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections, investigations and treatments for a wide range of infestations, including rodents, insects, birds, and other environmental pests. Working across a variety of settings, from council housing and private properties to parks and commercial premises, you will assess issues, identify the most effective treatment plans and carry out pest proofing works to help prevent future infestations.

This is a varied and practical role where you will manage your own workload, respond to service requests and provide professional advice and support to residents, businesses and internal teams. Alongside delivering treatments safely and in line with legislation, council policy and industry best practice, you will maintain accurate records, use mobile technology to support service delivery, assist with stray dog collection and pigeon proofing activities and contribute to the continued growth and development of the service as it expands to reach a wider customer base.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out inspections, surveys and investigations to identify pest infestations and determine the most effective treatment solutions.
• Delivering a wide range of pest control treatments and proofing works across residential, commercial and public spaces in line with legislation and industry best practice.
• Managing and responding to service requests independently, providing a fast, effective and customer focused frontline service.
• Advising residents, businesses and internal stakeholders on pest prevention, environmental improvements and long term control measures.
• Completing accurate reports, maintaining service records and using mobile technology to support efficient planning and compliance.
• Supporting wider service activities including stray dog collection, pigeon proofing and out of hours emergency call outs as part of the standby rota.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a qualified and knowledgeable Pest Control professional who can deliver high quality frontline services with confidence, professionalism and care. You will bring hands on experience in pest management, strong technical expertise and the ability to work independently while providing excellent customer service across a varied and demanding operational environment.

• Qualified to BPCA Part 1 & 2 / Diploma in Pest Control, RSPH Level 2 in Pest Management or equivalent.
• Practical experience in delivering pest control treatments, including the safe use of baits, traps, poisons and specialist equipment.
• Strong understanding of pest control legislation, health and safety requirements and industry codes of practice.
• Experience of providing clear advice and guidance to customers, with a professional and solution focused approach.
• Confident working independently, managing your own workload and making sound decisions on treatment methods.
• Able to maintain accurate records, prepare reports and use mobile technology and digital systems effectively.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to assess infestations and identify practical long term solutions.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as part of service delivery.

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with conservation areas, historic buildings, social enterprises and a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark 2030 and Southwark Stands Together underpin all that we do.

We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Employee benefits

You'll join a motivated, driven and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:

• A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)
• Strong supportive senior management team
• Regular one to one supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Season ticket and cycle loans
• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 35 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)
• HSF Health plan and eye care scheme
• EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support
• Social clubs and staff groups

Contractual hours are 36 per week, Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 18:00. Overtime is available.

Salary range: £28,980 - £37,914 per annum.

Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Disability Confident (guaranteed interview) scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or have a long term health condition