Location: North West Region
Suitable Home Locations: Crewe – Market Drayton Corridor or Shrewsbury – Oswestry Corridor
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting Location: Whitchurch, Shropshire (for training, support, stores and occasional office visits)
Essential Requirements – Please Read Before Applying
- Full UK Driving Licence (Essential).
- Comfortable working independently and travelling throughout the day.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to write clear, accurate inspection and treatment reports.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to organise and manage your own workload, routes, and appointments.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a professional pest control career.
- Ability to pass a DBS check and any relevant industry vetting requirements.
- Previous pest control experience or RSPH Level 2 qualification is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Looking for a Career Where Every Day is Different?
Do you enjoy solving problems, working independently, and helping customers? Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same?
If so, a career in pest control could be the perfect opportunity.
At CPC, we are not "rat catchers" – we are professional pest management specialists dedicated to protecting public health, businesses, homes, and the environment through expert pest prevention and control services.
As a growing and ambitious company, we are committed to delivering first-class customer service, environmentally responsible solutions, and industry-leading standards across our commercial and domestic client base.
The Role
As a Pest Control Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections, identifying pest activity, implementing treatment programmes, and providing professional recommendations to customers.
This is a field-based position where you will travel directly from your home to customer sites throughout the day using a company vehicle. You will manage your own schedule, plan your routes, and complete assigned work independently while receiving support from our experienced team when required.
Following your appointments, you will return home in your company vehicle. Occasional visits to our office and stores facility in Whitchurch will be required for stock replenishment, training, meetings, and operational support.
A Typical Day Could Include
- Travelling to a variety of commercial and domestic customer premises.
- Conducting detailed pest inspections and identifying infestations.
- Determining and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
- Applying pest control treatments safely and in accordance with legislation and company procedures.
- Producing professional reports detailing findings, actions taken, and recommendations.
- Advising customers on pest prevention measures and best practices.
- Maintaining accurate service records using company systems.
- Responding to customer queries and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
What We're Looking ForEssential Skills & Attributes
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional and customer-focused approach.
- Good literacy and IT skills for report writing and record keeping.
- Reliable, organised, and capable of managing your own workload.
- A genuine interest in learning about pest biology, behaviour, and pest management techniques.
Desirable Experience
- Previous pest control experience.
- RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
- Experience working in customer-facing, environmental, facilities management, or technical service roles.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Structured training and ongoing professional development.
- Salary progression linked to training achievements and qualifications.
- Company vehicle provided.
- All equipment, tools, PPE, and associated work items supplied.
- Supportive and experienced team environment.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing business.
- The chance to make a genuine difference by protecting public health and customer environments.
Important Information
This is a field-based role covering the North West region. Candidates should ideally reside within the Crewe–Market Drayton or Shrewsbury–Oswestry areas to ensure effective coverage of our customer base.
Please note that interviews will be conducted in person at our office in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
Application question(s):
- In which area do you currently live?
- Are you happy to attend an in person interview at our office in Whitchurch Shropshire?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- pest control: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Drivers License (required)
Work Location: On the road
