Pest Officer (Full-time)

Main purpose of job

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

To carry out all duties in accordance with specified time and quality targets.

Essential criteria

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:

• have a full, current driving licence (B category) 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];
• have a minimum of five GCSEs (grades A-C) including English, or equivalent qualifications; and
• have a relevant qualification such as BPC/RSPH (Level 2) Certificate in Pest Control or equivalent.

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, that they have, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, at least one year’s relevant experience in each of the following areas:

(i)       pest control operations, programmes or treatments of insects that pose a risk to public health; and

(ii)      dealing directly with members of the public.

[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-owned vehicles on a daily basis in order to carry out a programme of pest control work and fulfil the duties of the post then the ‘reasonableness’ of this adjustment will be thoroughly considered prior to any appointment being made.

Shortlisting criteria

In addition to the above qualifications and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist only those candidates who, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, can demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, that they have at least two years’ relevant experience in each of the areas outlined above, (i) and (ii).

Overtime pay is available.