Pest Control Operative

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Pest Control Assistant to join our busy Pest control team based within our Animal and Plant Logistics Team.

The role:
To undertake all jobs, duties and tasks set out by the Assistant Team Manager (ATM) Pest control. Working on all pest control operations across the site.
To work alongside the ATM, controlling the storage and buying of all pest control equipment, supplies and tools.
To ensure all reports completed through pest control software are to a high standard and in line with Zoo procedures
To carry out pest treatments and ensure they are carried out in line with the correct health and safety protocols
Complete the pest elements of the EHO inspections of all food outlets across site.

Be a point of contact for all pest enquires across site when the ATM is not on site.

Design and undertake pest proofing across site.

Use skills and knowledge to advise on all pest issues across site.

Operate in a variety of unique environments
This is a hands on role where attention to detail, animal care and problem solving skills are key

The ideal candidate will:
Be qualified to RSPH Level 2 minimum.
Possess excellent verbal communication skills.
Be hard working, trustworthy, independent and with good organisational skills.
Hold a full, clean driving licence.
Have experience in customer relations
Experience working in a hospitality environment and with associated pest control measures
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, and Pest control software

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development.

The Package
Full time, permanent contract
40 hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered.
33 days annual leave
Salary £27,500 per annum based on 40 hours per week.

Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends.
Access to healthcare plan
Employee assistance programme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions of up to 9%

More About Us
We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 34,000 incredible animals. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.

Closing date for applications is 20/11/2026.

We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We recommend that if you do wish to be considered that you submit your application as promptly as possible as shortlisting and interviews may be taking place whilst the advert is live.