Temporary Pest Officer Belfast - Public Sector

Pest Officer - Belfast - Public Sector

Facilities & Environmental Services

Temp Contract

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.

Summary of responsibilities:

1.To carry out a programme of pest control work including, in particular:-

- destruction 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.

2.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.

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

4.To participate as required in student training programmes.

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

6.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.

7.To participate as directed in the Council’s recruitment and selection procedures.

8.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.

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

Essential criteria

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date

·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 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

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

Other Information:

Location: Dargan Crescent Belfast

Start Date: 20 May – 31 August 2024 (possible extension to contract)

Hourly Rate of pay: £13.93 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Closing Date: 15tMay 4.00pm

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided and one of our consultants will be in touch with you.

Task Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.