Location
Copeland Rd, London

Hours
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 18:00. Overtime available.

Salary
£28,980 - £37,914 per annum

About the Role
Southwark Council’s Pest Control Service provides an essential frontline service to residential and commercial customers across the borough, helping to protect homes, businesses, and public spaces from pest-related issues. As a Pest Control Technician, you will carry out inspections, investigations, and treatments for a wide range of infestations including rodents, insects, birds, and other environmental pests. Working across various settings such as council housing, private properties, parks, and commercial premises, you will assess issues, identify effective treatment plans, and perform pest proofing works to prevent future infestations.
This varied and practical role involves managing your own workload, responding to service requests, and providing professional advice and support to residents, businesses, and internal teams. You will deliver treatments safely and in line with legislation, council policy, and industry best practice, maintain accurate records, use mobile technology to support service delivery, assist with stray dog collection and pigeon proofing activities, and contribute to the growth and development of the service as it expands to reach a wider customer base.

Experience
- Practical experience delivering pest control treatments including the safe use of baits, traps, poisons, and specialist equipment.
- Strong understanding of pest control legislation, health and safety requirements, and industry codes of practice.
- Experience providing clear advice and guidance to customers with a professional and solution-focused approach.
- Confident working independently, managing your own workload, and making sound decisions on treatment methods.
- Able to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and use mobile technology and digital systems effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess infestations and identify practical long-term solutions.

About you
- Professional, confident, and caring approach to delivering high-quality frontline pest control services.
- Ability to work independently in a varied and demanding operational environment.
- Willingness and ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as part of service delivery.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications
- Qualified to BPCA Part 1 & 2 / Diploma in Pest Control, RSPH Level 2 in Pest Management, or equivalent.