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About the Role

Barnet Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Pest Control Technician to join our Environmental Health & Public Protection Service. This role plays a vital part in protecting public health, supporting local communities, and ensuring business compliance within one of London's largest and most diverse boroughs. It offers an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and supportive team, expand your expertise, and contribute to high-quality frontline services.

Responsibilities

Undertake pest inspections, investigations, and treatments across a range of residential and commercial settings.
Identify infestations.
Recommend and implement effective treatment programmes.
Provide practical advice to customers.
Ensure all work is delivered safely, professionally, and in accordance with industry standards and best practice.

Requirements

Accredited Level 2 Diploma / Certificate in Pest Management or equivalent (e.g., through the Royal Health Society or BPCA).
Practical experience in the identification and control of common pests, particularly rodents and crawling or flying insects.
Good knowledge of integrated pest management principles and safe pesticide use.
Sound understanding of health and safety requirements associated with pest control work.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to investigate problems, assess risks, and determine appropriate control measures.
Good IT and administrative skills, including the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet service standards.
Professional and courteous approach when dealing with customers and members of the public.
A full UK driving licence.

Skills

Pest Management
Pest Identification
Pest Control
Rodent Control
Insect Control
Integrated Pest Management
Pesticide Use
Health and Safety
Communication
Customer Service
Problem Investigation
Risk Assessment
IT Skills
Administrative Skills
Record Keeping
Independent Work
Priority Management
Service Standards
Professionalism
Courtesy

Location

Barnet, London

Work Type

Full-time
Flexible Working
Part-time
Compressed Hours
Hybrid Working

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Accredited Level 2 Diploma / Certificate in Pest Management or equivalent

Benefits

31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Comprehensive Flexible Working Policy
Vast range of lifestyle discounts
Broad range of payroll benefits (cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel, gym membership)
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance

About the Company

Barnet is a borough with excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities, making it a great place to live and work.
The council is growing and developing to meet the challenges facing the borough and is committed to working with partner organisations and residents.
Staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative.

Equal Opportunity

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities.
We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process.
We support the access to work scheme.