Trainee Pest Control Technician

Directorate: Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing

Section: Public Protection

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 4

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed term position for 2 years.

We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity to be employed full time by Stoke-on-Trent City Council for a minimum of two years whilst training to be a qualified pest control technician.

The successful postholder will be fully supported to train and study to achieve a British Pest Control Association/Royal Society of Health Level 2 Pest Management Award whilst working within the Pest Control Service todevelop the knowledge, skills and experiences that will set you up for a successful and exciting career in pest management.

Being a pest control technician is a unique and rewarding job. A typical week working might see you visiting people in their own homes to resolve pest problems, surveying a business to advise on preventative controls, working on a sewer baiting programme or responding to an urgent report of a problem affecting a council building and so much more.

Key Skills and Experience

• We are looking for someone with:
• Minimum of four GCSE passes (including English and Maths Grade 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2. GCSE English and Maths at grade C or higher, or the equivalent.
• Experience, in paid or voluntary roles, of providing a service to others, of working in a team, and of independent decision making.
• Driving Licence (Category B) with no more than 6 points and willingness to drive an appointed Council fleet vehicle.
• Further details can be found in the person specification.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV along with a statement outlining how you meet the criteria and why you should be considered for this opportunity. The CV and statement should be no more than two sides of A4 each. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited for interview at the Civic Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, delivered in a relaxed manner with the aim of giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and get the best from you.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
• Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Jayne Hawe, via email Jayne.Hawe@stoke.gov.uk

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive waythat helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

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