Pest Control Technician

Join Our Growing Family-Run Team – Scottish Borders

Pest Force Northumberland is a fun, hardworking, family-run business that is continuing to grow across the region. As part of our expansion, we’re looking for a reliable, practical and motivated person to join our team, working across the Scottish Borders area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone based in or around the Scottish Borders who is looking for a varied, hands-on career with an established and growing pest control company.

This is not your average desk job — every day is different. One day you may be carrying out a drain inspection to locate rat entry points, the next you could be installing bird proofing on rooftops, carrying out treatments in loft spaces, or helping solve complex pest issues for customers.

We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in doing a job properly and isn’t afraid to get stuck in.

What the Role Involves

• Carrying out pest control inspections and treatments across the Scottish Borders
• Identifying pest activity and locating entry points
• Drain inspections and surveys
• Bird proofing and proofing repairs
• Working in lofts, crawl spaces, gardens, commercial premises and at height
• Completing treatment reports and digital paperwork
• Using problem-solving skills to find long-term solutions for customers
• Delivering excellent customer service while representing the company professionally
• Travelling between domestic and commercial customers throughout the Scottish Borders and surrounding areas

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Good practical skills and common sense
• Comfortable working at heights
• Comfortable around insects, rodents, dirty environments and confined spaces
• IT literate and able to complete reports using a mobile device/tablet
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, punctual and professional attitude
• Keen eye for detail
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Ideally based in or within easy travelling distance of the Scottish Borders

Bonus Skills – Not Essential:

• Experience in pest control, drainage, roofing, construction or property maintenance
• Experience using power tools
• Customer-facing experience
• BPCA/RSPH pest control qualifications

Full training can be provided for the right person, so previous pest control experience is not essential.

Working Hours

Typical hours are around 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

However, flexibility is important as some larger jobs may occasionally require longer days.

Overtime opportunities may also be available.

What You’ll Get

• Company van provided
• Full training and ongoing support
• Uniform and equipment supplied
• Company pension
• Varied work with no two days the same
• Friendly and supportive family-run team
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding business
• Stable, long-term role within an established company
• Opportunity to develop professional pest control qualifications and specialist skills

The Type of Person Who Will Suit This Role

This role would suit someone who:

• Likes practical, active work
• Enjoys problem solving
• Works well under pressure
• Doesn’t mind getting dirty
• Wants to learn new skills
• Takes pride in helping customers
• Enjoys working outdoors and in different environments
• Is comfortable working independently and managing their own daily workload
• Wants to build a long-term career within a growing company

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Pest Force Northumberland team and help us expand our services throughout the Scottish Borders.

Benefits

• Company van
• Company pension
• Full training provided
• Uniform and equipment supplied
• Ongoing career development

Work Location: Field-based – Scottish Borders and surrounding areas

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension

Work Location: In person