Senior Public Health Technician (Pest Control)- Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Public Health Technician (Pest Control), working part-time, two days a week (Monday and Tuesday). You will help protect public health by delivering an effective, customer-focused pest control service, investigating reports of pest activity and providing practical advice on prevention and control. The role involves visiting premises, assessing pest problems, carrying out appropriate treatments and maintaining accurate records of visits and actions taken. We are looking for someone with a full UK driver's licence, a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service), relevant pest control qualification, practical pest control experience, a sound understanding of safe working practices and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to be confident dealing with customers, able to organise your workload and work both independently and as part of a busy team. Good IT skills and the ability to use electronic systems to record and manage service requests are also important. The role will also support the stray dog collection service and animal licensing regime.

· 14.5 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £13,469

· Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

· 100 hours holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 112 hours after 5 years

· Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

· Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

· Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Tonya Cooper at [email protected] or 01530 454528, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Monday 7th December 2026

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date