Hygiene and Pest Control Operative NEW Birmingham £16 per hour

Carlisle Support Services Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning services provider in the UK is seeking dedicated individuals for a pest control technician role. This position involves delivering pest control services, maintaining high safety standards, and providing exceptional customer service. Required qualifications include the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management and a full UK Driving Licence. The role offers structured career development and various benefits. Join a committed team focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible financial support

Employee Assistance Program

Full induction and ongoing training

Long service and recognition awards

Qualifications

• Essential: RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management or equivalent.
• Essential: Full UK Driving Licence.
• Essential: COSHH Awareness and Chemical Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pest control services adhering to industry best practices.
• Undertake hygiene deep cleans and waste disposal as required.
• Advise clients on pest measures and hygiene improvements.

Skills

Experience in pest control

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of pest control legislation

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management

Full UK Driving Licence

COSHH Awareness Training

Tools

Digital systems (Joblogic / Elogs)

Job description

The Benefits

• Flexible financial supportwith instant access to earned and authorised wages.
• Full induction, ongoing training, and structured career development to help you thrive in your role.
• Quality kit and uniform – so you feel comfortable and can perform your role effectively.
• Fully funded SIA top-up training from our own team of in-house trainers.
• Employee Assistance Program – supportingyour mental, physical, andemotionalwellbeing at all times.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 for every person you refer who starts with us.
• Long service and recognition awards - celebrating your achievements.
• Excellent hourly pay rate

The role

Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our Cleaning team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you, and you’re willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you to succeed.

Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities:

• Deliver planned and reactive pest control services in accordance with BPCA and industry best practices.
• Undertake hygiene deep cleans, waste disposal, and infection control services as required.
• Carry out inspections to identify pest activity, potential ingress points, and hygiene risks.
• Complete detailed site reports and maintain accurate service documentation via digital systems (e.g., Joblogic / Elogs).
• Advise clients and site managers on preventative pest measures and hygiene improvements.
• Work safely and professionally within high-footfall or rail environments, adhering to site-specific risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ensure all equipment and chemicals are maintained, tested, and used safely and in compliance with COSHH.
• Supportemergency callouts and high-priority reactive tasks as part of a regional rota.
• Promote Carlisle’s values by maintaining professionalism, discretion, and excellent customer communication.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management (or equivalent BPCA-recognised qualification) – essential
• Full UK Driving Licence – essential
• COSHH Awareness and Chemical Safety Training – essential
• BICSc Cleaning Competency Certification – desirable
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) / Sentinel Card – desirable (training provided if required)
• IPAF or PASMA Certification – desirable
• Enhanced DBS Clearance (undertaken on appointment)

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience delivering pest control and/or hygiene deep cleaning services in industrial, rail, or commercial environments.
• Knowledge of pest control legislation, including Health & Safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve pest issues efficiently and discreetly.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently, travelling regionally, and managing workload effectively.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

About Us

We’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most iconic brands. Our venues, include Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, and BBC StudioWorks. Join over 5,000 team members delivering security, events, cleaning, and facilities services across the UK.

We’recommittedto creating a diverse andinclusiveworkplace where everyone can thrive.We welcome applications from parents returning to work, career changers, and those with a passion for making a difference.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, Equality, diversity, and inclusion is a core focus in all areas of employment. This includes recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We judge all candidates solely on merit and ability.

We employ amazing individuals from all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have a culture where employees can feel appreciated and valued at work. This culture is free from unlawful or unfair discrimination and values diversity.

We always treat each other fairly and withdignity and respect. Creating an environment where we can all do something amazing for the company and ourselves.