Job Details and Requirements

If you are searching for a rewarding and fulfilling career opportunity look no further!

North East Derbyshire District Council are recruiting for Pest Control Technicians in our exciting Joint Environmental Health Service. Being a Pest Control Technician is an incredibly rewarding role – knowing you can have an impact on other people’s lives for the better can be truly inspiring.

We welcome applications from both qualified Pest Control Technicians and those interested in the role, who do not have any previous experience in pest control. We are prepared to appoint candidates as Trainee Pest Control Technicians, positions fully funded by the Council to complete the industry recognised RSPH/BPCA – Level 2 Award in Pest Management.

The successful applicants will have full use of a council vehicle, and we also offer discounted leisure services, a very generous annual leave allowance and flexitime! Please view our Application Pack for further details of the service, our culture and values and our employee benefits.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about providing excellent customer service - you will be visiting customers across North East Derbyshire and Bolsover to inspect and carry out appropriate treatments for a range of pests, in particular rodents and insects. We are also implementing mobile working solutions meaning you will be able to work smartly and efficiently.

Please see our job description and person specification for more information - This is an open application and will be withdrawn once the post is filled so apply today!

Located on the edge of the beautiful Peak District and the Sheffield City Region, our innovative Joint Environmental Health Service is making sure we have effective and efficient public protection services.

On your application, please state the post(s) for which you are applying, i.e. Trainee Pest Control Technician, Pest Control Technician or both

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close Midnight on 29th May 2023

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tommy Rush, Environmental Enforcement Team Manager Centre Manager on (01246) 217876 or email thomas.rush@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.