Pest Control Trainee @ £23,000 – £27,000

The Bristol Pest Controller is a small, but very successful pest control company, set up over 25 years ago by Giles Sharley to support the eradication of pests in Bristol and its surrounding areas. Over recent years we’ve developed into a small team of truly exceptional pest controllers and we’re looking to expand the team further. Join our award-winning team – ‘Small Company of the Year 2017’ and we were awarded ‘Top 3 Pest Control’ in Bristol 5 years in a row.

About the role

• Full training and induction are provided, in your first few weeks, you’ll shadow an experienced member of the team to learn the ropes.
• Full support is provided to help you pass your initial course before you begin working on your own, but with the support of your team at the end of the phone.
• Typical jobs include rodent/insect control, bird proofing and netting, pest identification, inspection visits and much more. With the opportunity to move into fumigation in the future.
• This role will include an element of working at height to instal a bird-proofing system for solar panels. Full training will be provided.
• We pride ourselves on being a ‘best practice’ company, using ethical control methods that are fully compliant with legislation.
• Many duties will be in the Bristol/Bath area, with some jobs requiring more travel. You’ll need a full UK driving licence – a company van and mobile phone is provided.
• Usual hours of employment are 9-5, Monday to Friday, working one weekend in 3, with additional paid overtime for the weekend and in the evening if the job requires it.
• In return, you’ll get 20 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays).

Responsibilities

• You’ll be responsible for attending each job to carry out environmental surveys, risk assessments, investigation of the pests and outlining appropriate treatment required.
• On completion of each visit, you’re expected to complete a digital evaluation report.
• You’ll maintain your booking schedules and communication with customers.
• Key activities will include Rodent treatment programmes, heat treatment of Bed Bugs, and insect spraying for Fleas, Moths, Flies, Silverfish and more. In the summer months, you’ll tend to Wasps, Ants and Bees. Plus, we specialise in Bird prevention methods, such as Bird Netting, Bird Wire systems and Bird Spikes.

We’re looking to expand.

This is an opportunity for you to work in a varied and interesting environment, solving real problems for private individuals and businesses, and addressing a wide range of challenges.

About you

Qualification Requirements: RSPH/BPCA (Level 2) is essential for the qualified position moving forward but we will provide you with all the training if you don’t already hold the qualification.

You’ll receive full training to ensure safe practices when working at heights to complete bird-proofing jobs.

Good customer experience is essential and full additional training will be provided. The role involves a mixture of one-off and regular visits – you will be the ‘face’ of The Bristol Pest Controller and so an ability to deal well with the public is important. You’ll need to be able to communicate well and sympathetically with different types of customers, both face-to-face and in writing. Above all, we are looking for someone who is motivated to learn, and able to work reliably and independently.

What you’ll get

• We pay into a pension fund with Nest, an ethical pension provider.
• You’ll get a full uniform provided and personal protective equipment including safety boots.
• Training and development are paid for by the company.
• You’ll receive a BPCA registered ID card and will get ongoing development opportunities through the CPD scheme.
• Bonus based on performance reviews.
• Time and a half for work carried out on weekends, plus an ‘on call’ payment.