Trainee Pest Control Technician

Trainee Pest Control Technician – fully funded

Field based covering North Kent & London, with some office based work in Maidstone

£25k (based on a 40 hour week) + overtime + bonus + fully expensed van

Rare, exclusive opportunity to work for a small but successful, established Pest Management business based in the Maidstone area, but with a commercial and residential customer base all over the Southeast and further afield!

We are delighted to be representing this small, customer-centric organisation, who cultivate a flexible and friendly culture in their search for a keen and enthusiastic Trainee who ideally has some relevant experience, exposure or knowledge of Pest Control, and is interested in undertaking the relevant certifications!

As a Pest Control Technician, when up and running following a period of training and shadowing your colleagues you will be:

• Travelling to a range of customer sites both commercial and residential dwellings, including within the healthcare and education sectors, so you will be communicating with vulnerable people day to day
• Conducting thorough inspections of residential and commercial properties to identify pest infestations or potential risks to establish the type of pests involved and the extent of the infestation, including but not limited to rodents and insects
• Using your knowledge and experience to humanely apply pest control methods in order to eliminate or control infestations, complying with safety regulations and guidelines
• Maintaining detailed digital records of all activities, including the type and amount of pesticides used, treatment plans, and any follow-up recommendations
• Using your interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional customer service at all times, to all stakeholders, acting as a brand ambassador for the business and demonstrating a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Maintaining all pest control equipment through regular cleaning of equipment, handling and storing chemicals safely
• Offering support and guidance to customers over the phone from the office in Maidstone during quieter periods

To be considered for this Pest Control role, you will:

• Be prepared to undertake a BCPA/RSPH qualification in Pest Management to Level 2 as a minimum (this will be funded)
• Have some understanding of the Pest Control industry – a background in agriculture would be particularly relevant
• Be physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role
• Either hold a DBS check on the update service, or be able to apply for one
• Have good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a range of people
• Be tech savvy with the ability to document works digitally with a good attention to detail
• Understand how to conduct yourself in a professional capacity, and deal with vulnerable people
• Have high standards personally, with a strong work ethic
• Not be a job hopper , demonstrating reliability and employability
• Be happy to work at height and in confined spaces if necessary
• Ideally live in North Kent, London, or Essex, but be happy to travel regularly, including some overnight stays
• Hold a full UK driving licence, ideally with less than 6 points

This is an opportunity to gain qualifications and build a career within a small business who genuinely value their workforce.

The current Pest Control team consists of 3 Technicians who have each been working for this company for between 4 and 16 years demonstrating what a great place it is to work!

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary which will increase with experience and qualifications, as well as additional bonuses for any new business you are able to bring on/with you, regular overtime as well as the opportunity to undertake further funded study once established, a fully expensed van, all the necessary tools and expenses to carry out your role safely, and travel paid anything over a 1 hour commute as standard.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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