Join the Edens Landscapes Adventure!
At Edens Landscapes, we don't just maintain outdoor spaces – we create safe, healthy, and well-managed environments. With over 30 years of experience, we're trusted experts in commercial grounds maintenance, private garden care, and external pest control across Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.
We're growing, and we'd love you to grow with us.
External Pest Control & Grounds Maintenance Technician
We're looking for an experienced and motivated technician to join our team, combining external pest control with grounds maintenance. Working across commercial and residential sites, you'll help maintain high quality outdoor environments while delivering professional rodent control services.
What You'll Do
External Pest Control
- Carry out inspections for signs of rodent activity.
- Install, inspect and maintain external bait stations and monitoring equipment.
- Deliver effective treatments for rats and mice in accordance with current legislation and best practice.
- Provide recommendations to reduce the risk of future infestations, including proofing advice.
- Complete accurate treatment records and site reports.
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and professionally.
Grounds Maintenance
- Mow lawns, edge borders, and maintain tidy sites.
- Weed, prune, hedge cut, and maintain shrubs and flower beds.
- Carry out seasonal grounds maintenance tasks.
- Operate horticultural machinery safely and effectively.
- Maintain high standards across commercial and residential properties.
What We're Looking For
- PA-R&M qualification or equivalent (essential).
- PA-AP qualification (advantageous but not essential).
- Previous experience in external pest control.
- Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or gardening.
- Good knowledge of rodent behaviour and integrated pest management principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
- Friendly, professional, and customer-focused.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Willing to work rostered seasonal Saturdays.
Why Join Edens?
- Seasonal Hours Programme – Earn Time Off in Winter: During our busy summer months, any overtime you work is banked and returned as paid time off at double value during the quieter winter period—ensuring you average 40 hours per week across the year.
- Free parking.
- Company pension.
- Full PPE and uniforms provided.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Fun social events and team-building days.
- We aim to operate a brand-new van fleet on a 3-year renewal cycle.
Ready for a varied outdoor role?
Apply now to join Edens Landscapes and help keep our customers' outdoor spaces both beautiful and protected.
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- NPTC PA-R&M, RSPH Level 2 in Pest Management or Equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
