Pest Control and Special Maintenance Officer

Overview

Full Time
• Permanent
• Winchester, Hampshire

• Location:
  
  Winchester City Council, Winchester, Hampshire
• Salary: 32,597.00 to 36,363.00 £ / Year
• Posting: 1 day ago
• Closes: 22 February 2026

We are seeking a confident, self-starting operative to work in our busy Special Maintenance team. You’ll be working primarily as a Pest Control Officer responding to requests from members of the public requesting assistance, occasionally working in commercial premises, and assisting internal council departments such as Housing and Environmental Health. A key aspect of this role is an engaging, supportive approach, as you will often deal with distressed individuals.

You will need to explain technical information clearly and calmly to avoid causing alarm or risk.

The role is physically active, involving ladders and entering manholes, and carrying equipment such as CCTV cameras. It may involve pest prevention activities, including erecting bird scaring devices or netting on buildings, or installing one-way valves in sewers. The role covers a wide range of species (rats to bed bugs) and could involve poisons, air weapons, insecticides or traps. Risk awareness and high safety standards around customers and their premises are essential.

Occasionally you may support the wider special maintenance team for high profile events (elections) or respond to emergencies as a front line responder. This is infrequent. A driving licence is essential, and a Basic DBS check is required. IT skills are an advantage as the service moves to a fully digital platform.

• All applicants must be fully qualified to the Royal Society For Public Health Level 2 award in pest management (or equivalent) across all main pest control disciplines (Rodents/Avian/Insects).
• Ability to demonstrate relevant experience, ideally in a local authority environment; experience in a maintenance environment is an advantage.
• Driving licence is essential;
  Basic DBS check required; IT skills advantageous.

• Employer paid health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days (dependent on length of service)
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at major high street brands and two district leisure centres
• Season Ticket loans
• Excellent working environment
• Support for continuous professional development

For more information about the role, please see the job description and person specification on our website. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button above or send your CV and Covering Letter to HRR This is an exciting opportunity in a technical role offering independence, flexibility and autonomy within a friendly team. If you wish to discuss the role, please contact Darren Lewis, Head of Engineering on  To apply for this job please visit