Pest Control Officer

We are looking for someone to work within the Customer and Communities Team to maintain and improve environmental quality within the area.

What you’ll do

In this role you will identify pest issues and choose the most appropriate method of control for the area. You will carry out treatments, proofing areas to prevent pests returning and advise customers on how to prevent and treat pests themselves. You will carry out investigation works and repairs. You may be involved in other work streams including Target Hardening and Repair with Care.

What we’re looking for

• a qualification at level 2 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework;
• experience of working in a customer focused environment;
• effective time management;
• effective communication skills; and 
• an understanding of the concept of customer care.

The core hours of the role are 8am to 4pm, however you may be asked to work flexibly between 8am and 8pm (including some weekend working).  

A current, valid UK driving licence is an essential requirement of the role.

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below. 

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Alana Stanley, Team Leader on 07833293732.

WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• generous employer pension contribution;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• access to WDH Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.