Pest Control Operative

Job description

Contract Terms

Salary: SC4 £25,629 – SC6 £31,731

Location: Haringey, North London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Closing Date: Sunday 8^th October 2023

About Haringey

Haringey Council is one of 32 in London. Haringey is an extremely diverse borough and the Council has set clear ambitious objectives through its borough plan to make Haringey a better place to live, encourage investment and create opportunities that all can share. Haringey’s vision for the future is one of sustainable growth, in housing and jobs and on helping our residents and businesses take advantage of that growth.

We have got huge ambitions for Haringey. As the shape of local government continues to change, we are determined to rise to the challenge and find new ways to ensure that our residents enjoy the best opportunities in life. Working at Haringey gives you the opportunity to play a part in meeting those ambitions on behalf of everyone who calls the borough their home.

About the role

We are seeking 2 Pest Control Operatives to join our established team. This would great opportunity for candidates at all levels, whether you are just starting out in your career in pest control or have been in the industry for a while but looking for a new challenge! Please refer to the job description for details of job grading based on experience.

You will work as part of a team delivering high quality Pest Control Services to customers in both public and private sectors. You would be required to treat the full range of insect and rodent pests as well advising customers on any works required, whilst leading on new contracts and income generation. You will be required to provide and drive a car between appointments. An essential car allowance is paid for this requirement.

About you

You will have some previous experience and training in pest control and an industry specific qualification equivalent to RSPH/BPCA Level 2 would be an advantage. You will have excellent verbal communication skills, a proven ability to work alone and be able to always demonstrate good customer care.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. 

Our benefits package includes a generous annual leave entitlement + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.