Pest Control jobs in Chapel en le Frith

Pest Control Officer
Scale 5 (£29,542 - £32,046) This role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance of up to £963 per annum
37 hours, Full-Time
Permanent
Ford Street Depot, onsite through the Borough throughout the working day

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 19 November 2026
Interview Date: 30 November and 1 December 2026
Interview Type: Face to face

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Your Role

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to work for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and are seeking to recruit an experienced Pest Control Officer to join the busy team.

Based within the Thriving Neighbourhoods Service, the successful applicant will be responsible for the investigation and treatment of a wide range of pest complaints and infestations across domestic, commercial, and public sector premises. The role includes inspection, treatment, education, advice, support and record keeping.

The post will also provide support to colleagues within the council to ensure that our neighbourhoods are a safe and clean place for Residents.

About You

Experience in delivering Pest Control treatments is essential. A successful applicant will have dealt with a wide range of pest infestations, including treating, proofing and understanding the impact of infestations in the Community. You will have a wide knowledge of pests, their behaviour, and effective control methods.

You must hold a relevant qualification such as RSPH / BPCA Level 2 Qualification
Excellent customer service skills are essential as is the ability to be organised and work independently but also be part of a close working team.

About Us

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Philippa Benson at philippa.benson@stockport.gov.uk or Beverley Scragg beverley.scragg@stockport.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role

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Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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