Temporary Pest Officer Belfast

Pest Officer - Belfast

Temporary Contract

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to the Line Manager, through the Pest Control Supervisor for carrying out the full range of pest control work, disinfecting work and drain testing and treatments in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with all set procedures.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties:

To carry out a programme of pest control work including, in particular: treatment and control of rodents, insects and other pests and all related tasks

- disinfection and disinfestation of lands, premises, persons, clothing, furnishings, belongings and other items

- testing of sewers and drains, providing advice on the practicalities of testing to Environmental Health Officers as required

- sewer treatment, including supervisory duties.

To undertake disinfection and disinfestation duties, including: destruction of rodents, insects and other pests and related tasks

- relief duty and searching of ships at the port

- to test sewers and drains

- control of mosquitoes and flies

- laying bait and poison as required.

To maintain records relating to work carried out as required and to provide reports as required.

To participate as required in student training programmes.

To liaise with maintenance staff of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Housing Associations, Northern Ireland Water, and other organisations as required.

To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure.

To participate as directed in the councils recruitment and selection procedures.

To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.

To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council.

To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.

This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description, but which are commensurate with the role.

Essential criteria

Driving licence and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date:

have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, have access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full 1 ; and

be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant work experience in each of the following areas

(b) pest control operations, programmes, or treatments of pests

(c)following appropriate health and safety procedures whilst carrying out duties in the workplace, outlining any risks associated with the job role; and

(d) providing a high level of customer care to internal and external customers including dealing with and resolving customer complaints and enquiries.

Please note, it will be a condition of appointment that if the successful applicant does not possess the BCPA/RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management or equivalent they will be expected to obtain this within six months of commencing employment in the role.

Short-listing criteria

In addition to the above driving licence and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants who, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:

in the first instance, have a BPCA/RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management or an equivalent, relevant qualification ( Please note if this criterion is not applied, the successful candidate will be expected to obtain RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management or equivalent within six months of commencing in the role of Pest Officer );

in the second instance, has relevant experience of working in (d) an operational pest control environment; and in the third instance has at least two years relevant work experience, in each of the two areas detailed above (b) and (c).

1 Please be advised that this alternative is a reasonable adjustment specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence. However, please also be advised that, given the business need for the post-holder to drive council vehicles, to carry out a programme of baiting and to safely transport pest control materials and equipment, the reasonableness of this adjustment will be thoroughly considered prior to any appointment being made.

Other Information:

Start Date: 9 th September 26

Closing Date: 8 th September 26

Hours of Work: 37 per week

Rate of Pay: £15.82 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Location: Belfast (Dargen Crescent)

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or to speak to one of our consultants.

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.