Pest Control Operative Council Posted -Expires

Salary and Contract

Grade E scp 11: £28,142; scp 17: £31,022 (pay award pending).

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

37 per week. Essential requirement: full driving licence. Interview date: TBC. For further information about this role, contact:

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Pest Control Operative to join our busy Pest Control Service Department in Bolton. You will be responsible for treating a variety of pest issues within domestic and commercial environments, determining the nature of infestations, selecting appropriate treatments, and assessing risks at each property or commercial premises.

• Treat pest issues in domestic and commercial environments, choosing the most effective treatments.
• Complete domestic appointments booked in the free rodent treatment diary and chargeable ad hoc treatments.
• Provide routine and emergency call‑out visits to businesses with service contracts.

• Physically fit, able to work at height via ladders, and enter confined spaces, loft hatches, and attics as safe.
• Proficiency in using ladders and application equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work independently and in a group.
• Ability to complete paperwork and records in compliance with current legislation.

• Exclusive rewards and benefits including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• Access to Pension Scheme.
• Employee wellbeing and support services.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex‑military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply. The organisation is part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, recognising continuous or unbroken service with Greater Manchester local authorities, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving access to related benefits.

This post is a designated customer‑facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

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