Trainee Pest Control Technician

We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity to join Opkill Pest Control Limited as a Trainee Pest Control Technician.

As an established and expanding company in the Midlands, South West, Northern England, and recently the USA, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our growing team and embark on a new career path, working on our council and commercial contracts.

We are looking for someone with a flexible, conscientious, organized, and innovative attitude, who is eager to go the extra mile for customers and the business. Ideal candidates will possess common sense, problem-solving skills, useful transferable skills, and a strong desire to study for a trade qualification.

This role offers a unique chance to be trained to an RSPH Level 2 qualification, joining a dynamic force in the industry.

If you are ambitious and seeking a role that provides a lifetime career with excellent promotion prospects, this position could be for you.

We provide a comprehensive development training program, requiring your commitment to obtain qualifications or enhance existing knowledge. This will include some initial self-study at home.

The primary work area will be within Redditch/Bromsgrove/Birmingham, with occasional travel to other areas like Coventry and Leicester as business needs require.

Your day-to-day duties will involve:

• Using chemicals and equipment to manage pests such as rats, mice, foxes, moles, and birds
• In various environments, including homes, restaurants, sewers, warehouses, and farms.
• Completing written H&S visit reports and advising your customers on long term prevention solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

* Investigating and identifying pests

* Collecting dead animals and samples for analysis

* Determining pest entry points

* Choosing appropriate control methods

* Spraying chemicals to eliminate insects

* Laying poison and traps or using air guns for bird and animal control

* Repairing areas to prevent pest return

* Advising clients on pest prevention

* Completing reports and maintaining records

* Handling and storing chemicals safely

* Disposing of dead or captured animals.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

* Strong customer service skills

* A full, clean driving license

* Confidence with maths for calculating chemical doses

* Practical skills for problem investigation

* Knowledge of health and safety regulations

* Awareness of environmental impacts of chemicals

The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You will often work independently, driving to job sites in a company van.

The role involves working both indoors and outdoors, and may require crawling into confined spaces, climbing ladders, and wearing protective clothing.

Physical fitness and good eyesight are essential for investigating problems, and you should be prepared for potentially unpleasant sights and smells.

Please note, this work may not be suitable for individuals with allergies or certain skin conditions.

We offer a competitive package that includes:

* A basic salary starting at £24,000 for those with no prior experience, increasing rapidly with qualifications and experience. You can expect OTE of £28,000+ in your first year with overtime, bonuses, and commission.

* A personal development plan to support long-term career objectives.

* Available overtime and an attractive, uncapped commission structure.

* A company vehicle, fuel card, smartphone, pension, and uniform.

To apply, please submit a full CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Only applications accompanied by a comprehensive cover letter will be considered for an interview.

Interviews will be conducted via video link.

Please also provide references with your application.

We anticipate a start date within 2 weeks of hiring.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £24,000.00 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:

• Redditch (Worcestershire) (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road