Pest Control

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Pest Control Officer on behalf of Luton Borough council.

Purpose of position:

To carry out pest control treatments, investigate and take action to prevent or minimise infestations and to discharge the council's statutory duties in connection with stray dogs in order to protect and enhance Luton's environment.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Respond to a range of pest control service requests by undertaking detailed inspections of premises. Select and monitor appropriate treatment programmes for the control of rodents, insects and other pests. Ensuring response times to all service requests are within Departmental guidelines
• Undertake site surveys to identify structural defects to premises and accumulations of waste, identify remedial work and prepare associated legal notices as necessary And enforce relevant legislation in consultation with occupants, owners, landlords and agents
• Investigate a range of dog-related service requests and undertake frequent patrols of open spaces and highways for the purpose of detecting, seizing and kennelling stray dogs in accordance with established procedures. Be responsible for ascertaining the owner and take all reasonable steps for repatriation
• Maintain accurate records of all dog related and pest control activity, in order to facilitate effective customer care, an efficient and humane dog warden service and to comply with the council's enforcement policy
• Keep the pest control/dog warden vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times for animal welfare and health and safety purposes

Skills and Experiences:

• Demonstrable experience of working directly with members of the public
• Experience of handling and caring for dogs of different sizes and temperaments
• Able to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people, some of whom may be angry, upset or difficult
• Able to give advice within specific guidelines
• Able to maintain accurate written/computer based records
• Able to write factual letters and reports
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate mixture proportions and quantities
• Able to use Microsoft Office products, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Able to converse with ease with members of the public and provide effective help or advice in accurate and fluent spoken English
• Demonstrable understanding of equality issues and legislation and how these impact on service delivery
• Demonstrable practical and theoretical knowledge of pest control methods, materials and enforcement procedures
• Some knowledge of structural defects in buildings
• A relevant pest control qualification (e.g. RSH Diploma in Pest Control
• Able to travel to sites and locations throughout the Borough on a daily basis
• Able to carry and use spraying equipment and extending ladders
• A valid driving licence

About Us

Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.

Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.

We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.