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Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers).

Pest Control Officer
Grade B - £28,598 - £34,434
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council’s Pest Control team.

The team delivers high-quality pest control services to residential customers and selected commercial clients, alongside undertaking land and property clearance activities.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver a wide range of services. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, and committed to providing an effective, customer-focused service.

As part of the largest local authority in the UK, Birmingham offers a unique and dynamic working environment. You will be joining a supportive, friendly, and professional team dedicated to making a positive impact across the city.

We are looking for individuals who are practical, reliable, and committed to delivering a high-quality service.

Key skills and experience required include:

Hold, or be willing to obtain, the British Pest Control Rodenticide qualification (or equivalent)
Experience of treating or the ability to treat a range of pests including rodents, birds, and insects
Ability to assess premises or land for pest activity, including working in lofts, confined spaces, and other challenging environments
Ability to carry out manual clearance of waste from land and properties, including bulky or fly-tipped items
Full UK driving licence and ability to drive as part of the role (essential)

As a Pest Control Officer, you will:

Deliver safe and effective pest control treatments
Develop treatment plans and advise on preventing reinfestation
Carry out basic pest-proofing and enforcement activity where required
Support clearance of contaminated or verminous properties
Contribute to commercial and property maintenance work (e.g. clearance, graffiti removal)
Maintain vehicles and follow all health and safety procedures
Take part in training and continuous development

Additional Information

This role involves physical outdoor work in varied environments
You may be required to work in challenging conditions, including poorly maintained or contaminated sites
Training will be provided to support safe and effective working

We are keen to hear from candidates who share our commitment and enthusiasm for delivering an excellent Pest Control service to the residents and businesses of Birmingham.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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