Pest Control Operative Full Time Temporary

Pest Control Operative needed in Belfast £12.38ph PAYE – Reference: OR2329

• Carrying out the full range of sewer baiting activities.
• Providing assistance to Pest Control Officers and other City Services staff in routine duties.
• Assisting with drain testing.
• Carrying out all duties in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with all set procedures and the specified time and quality targets.

1. To carry out a planned programme of sewer, gulleys, manholes and drain baiting, including the baiting of riverbanks, open ground and spaces as and when required.
2. To assist Pest Officers and other City Services staff with routine duties including sewer and smoke testing.
3. To carry out all pest control work on Department of Regional Development Water Service properties and sewage treatment plants as and when required.
4. To work with and handle acute and other poisons used within City Services – Pest Control.
5. To carry out a risk assessment before the beginning of any treatment.
6. To have an understanding of all relevant Regulations and Legislation within the remit of City Services – Pest Control.
7. To maintain records (written and electronic) relating to work carried out and to provide reports as required.
8. To participate, as required, in appropriate training programmes.
9. To drive the sewer van and to be responsible for the general upkeep and cleaning of the vehicle.
10. To ensure the safe transport of pest control materials and equipment as required.
11. To assist other departments in the safe transportation and delivery of goods, displays and equipment as required.
12. To participate as required in student training programmes.
13. To liaise with staff from the Northern Ireland Water and other organisations as required.
14. To participate in all induction and in-service training provided 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.
15. To act in accordance with the client and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.
16. To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile.
17. To undertake such other relevant duties as may, from time to time, be required.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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