Pest Controller

**Pest Controller position **_with_** opportunity for sales available in Cardiff area**:
We are looking for a motivated and driven pest control technician to join us in Cardiff and the surrounding area.

We offer a full pest control service for all needs, incorporating bird control, rodent control, insect control and wildlife management.

If you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated, well organised, reliable, flexible and trustworthy individual that ideally lives within the Cardiff service area and have the ability to grow with the business we ought to get together.

The role will primarily be to provide pest control services to a wide range of clients, domestic and commercial, you will also be required to seek and obtain new business to continue the growth of the business, as well as recommend and sell to the existing client base and new customers.

The position offers great scope for the right person that has the ability to move forward _with_ a growing business.

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**
- Facilitate the smooth running of the business through the treatment of pest infestations on commercial and residential properties
- To carry out routine inspections, treatments and individual job _work_ for a wide range of pests including bird proofing _work_, rat investigation _work_, bee removal _work_ for both the commercial and domestic market
- Write reports on all inspections undertaken to include details of treatment
- To advise clients verbally as well as in report format on conditions found on premises that would potentially sustain infestation or attract future pest activity
- To report all specific proofing requirements directly to the client. Reports should be comprehensive in terms of remedial action needed and potential risks to the clients’ premises
- To remove evidence of pest activity such as dead bodies, nesting materials or droppings and dispose of in an appropriate manner
- You will be required to cover at weekends on a rota basis
- Behave and respond appropriately when carrying out any trapping, ensuring that all actions are in accordance _with_ the law and in line _with_ best practice
- To keep accurate records and report on all daily _work_ activities on approved documentation using approved IT systems to office on a daily basis
- To maintain regular contact _with_ branch offices and supervisory staff
- To respond to all requests for service as passed _from_ the office and to keep clients and administration staff informed when delays are inevitable so as to allow alternative arrangements to be made if appropriate
- Compile reports, surveys and risk assessments
- Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills
- Any other reasonable requests as required by the needs of the business.

**Health and Safety**
- To _work_ in a safe manor in relation to yourself and those around
- To report any faults or damage to any _work_ related equipment
- Ensure all equipment adheres to the relevant Health & Safety Standards before use and to report any faults immediately
- Ensure safety / maintenance / cleanliness of company vehicles is maintained at all times.

- Have a full clean driving licence and 3 years clean driving record
- Have a good standard of English both written and verbal so that you can write legible, meaningful reports, and communicate them to the client and office
- Be computer literate and able to use a word processor
- Be able to _work_ on your own initiative and organise your day’s _work_ around the contract _work_ and additional call-outs as they arise.
- Be able to _work_ as part of a team when carrying out bird & pest proofing works, rat investigations, bee removals and installing fly screens.
- Be willing to _work_ away _from_ home if necessary.
- Maintain a professional approach at all times
- Be enthusiastic, confident, flexible, professional and enjoy dealing _with_ people
- Competent communication skills and be confident dealing _with_ customers at all levels
- Flexibility towards overtime as some weekend and out of hours _work_ will be required
- Tidy appearance

**Remuneration/Benefits**
- Competitive remuneration _with_ progressive package including productivity bonus
- Commission on sales
- Fully equipped company vehicle
- Company mobile
- Uniform supplied
- Relevant training courses each year

Company van and fuel provided for working hours.