Job Description
JOB START - within 2 weeks
Opkill Pest Control Limited is an established business within the Midlands, South
West and Northern England, and recently expanded into the USA.
An additional exciting opportunity has been made available for a trainee pest control
technician to join our growing team, to learn and be involved in a new career path,
working on our council and commercial contracts.
This is an ideal chance for anyone to work with us and be trained to a RSPH Level 2
qualification, to join a growing force in the industry. If you are ambitious, looking at a
role that will provide a lifetime career, excellent promotion prospects, this may be the
position for you.
A full development training programme will be provided, where your commitment will
be required, to obtain your qualifications or help improve on knowledge you may
already have.
You'll use chemicals and equipment to deal with insects and animals like rats, mice,
foxes, moles and birds. You could work anywhere from people’s homes to
restaurants, sewers, warehouses or farms.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
● investigating and identifying pests
● collecting dead animals and samples for analysis
● finding out how pests are getting in
● choosing a method of control
● spraying chemicals to get rid of insects
● laying poison and traps or using air guns to control birds and animals
● repairing an area to stop pests returning
● advising people how to prevent further problems
● completing reports and keeping records
● handling and storing chemicals
● getting rid of dead or captured animals
You'll need:
● customer service skills
● full, clean driving licence
● confidence with maths for calculating doses of chemicals
● practical skills to investigate problems
● knowledge of health and safety
● knowledge of how chemicals affect the environment
Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.00pm. However, over-time
may be needed.
The candidate we are looking for will possess the following attributes: flexibility,
loyalty, ability to support work colleagues, discipline, selfless work commitment,
integrity & drive to build a business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Are you happy working at heights, or in confined spaces
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Coventry, West Midlands (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
