Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.
Kirklees Council has an excellent opportunity for individuals to join its dynamic Pest Control Team based at Flint Street, Fartown undertaking pest control identification and treatment for both its domestic and commercial customers.
Working closely with a wide range of Council departments including Environmental Health, the team are responsible for undertaking the Council’s statutory duty concerning pests and will involve the identification and eradication of such pests. The role requires working closely with our customers to help them solve their pest problems and to prevent the spread of disease.
The job will involve.
Undertake the Council’s statutory duties for Pest Control. Undertake investigations to identify and eradicate insect and rodent infestations Undertake Drainage Investigations, using CCTV or other tests to detect defective drains, sewers, septic tanks or cesspools Update written and digital records accurately in line with procedures using IT mobile software packages Prepare correspondence, and statutory notices Undertake compliance checks for works required under Notice, including overseeing works carried out by private contractors Liaise, as necessary, with internal and external departments/ agencies such as Housing Services, Highways and Yorkshire Water Provide estimates/ quotations for annual pest control service contracts and individual treatments that are not set in the Councils fees and charges document Participate in the standby systems for Pest Control and Environmental Health
If you have any enquiries about this role please contact the recruiting manager on:James.Kaye@kirklees.gov.uk or 01484 221000
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20 January 2025, 11:55 PM
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