Pest Officer

Job description Pest Officer

Location:

Belfast

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £ per hour

• Deliver a comprehensive pest control service, including the treatment, control and destruction of rodents, insects and other pests, as well as disinfection and disinfestation of premises, land, sewers, drains and personal effects.
• Carry out sewer and drain testing and treatment, including supervisory duties where required, and provide technical advice to Environmental Health Officers.
• Undertake port‑related duties, including ship inspections and relief cover, and control of mosquitoes, flies and other pests through baiting and treatment programmes.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on work undertaken.
• Support training activities, including participation in student training programmes and induction of new staff.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners, including housing providers, utilities and other agencies.
• Comply with all Council policies and procedures, including health and safety, customer care, equality, safeguarding, training, and recruitment and selection processes.

• Have a full, current driving licence.
• At least one year’s relevant work experience in each of the following areas:
  • Pest control operations, programmes, or treatments of pests.
  • Following appropriate health and safety procedures whilst carrying out duties in the workplace, outlining any risks associated with the job role.
  • Providing a high level of customer care to internal and external customers, including dealing with and resolving customer complaints and enquiries.