Area Support Technician - West & Wales

Vergo Pest Management Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A pest control service provider is seeking an Area Support Technician in Bristol to handle pest eradication tasks and support technicians. Candidates must possess BPCA Accreditation and have over 2 years of experience in pest control. Responsibilities include customer inspections, training, and maximizing sales opportunities. This role offers the potential for growth into management positions and includes perks such as a company vehicle and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Bonus

Life Assurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Full UK Drivers Licence is mandatory.
• Proven experience within Pest Control, ideally more than 2 years.
• Methodical and systematic approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general service work for pest eradication.
• Oversee training of new starters and existing technicians.
• Maximise sales opportunities via self-sold and lead submission.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Experience in rodent proofing

Education

BPCA Accredited Technician in Pest Control

Tools

Smartphone app for recording visits

Job description

Vergo Pest Management Ltd are growing their team in the West & Wales area and are looking for an Area Support Technician to join us. This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced pest control technician, as a first step towards a management role in Vergo Pest Management Ltd. Experience and qualifications in the Pest Control field is essential for this role.

You’ll be at the sharp end of our service for commercial and residential properties where you'll be visiting our customers across your area to make inspections and carry out treatments, as well as promoting additional work if the opportunity arises.

Plus you will provide training and support to technicians within the team as required, helping develop their skills and knowledge while also developing your own as a future manager.

• Undertake general service work for the eradication and treatment of pests.
• Record all visits to customers via our smartphone app.
• Overseeing Training of new starters and existing technicians within the region
• Provide Technical Support on a day-to-day basis as well as supporting front line training for technicians.
• Provide support to the business in front line customer engagement.
• Maximise sales opportunities via self-sold and lead submission
• Help with the planning and implementation of the mobilisation of new large contracts.
• Support the Area Manager in maximising productivity across the region.
• Any other “ad hoc” duties as required by the needs of the business.
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• BPCA Accredited Technician in Pest Control
• Proven experience within Pest Control, ideally more than 2 years
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• The ability to work effectively and independently with minimal supervision.
• To be methodical and systematic in your approach to work.
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Experience of carrying out all elements of rodent proofing work.
  

Preferred criteria

• Previous supervisory/management experience is desirable but not essential.
• Contributory Pension Scheme
  
• Company Vehicle
  
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• WeCare employee assistance, including 24/7 access to GP's, get fit programmes and retailer discounts
• Employee referral programme
• Long service awards, including your birthday off on us each year, after one year of service.

If you think you’d enjoy the challenge and variety Vergo Pest Management Ltd has to offer, please get in touch by sending your CV and covering Letter.