We are looking for an enthusiastic person to become a Pest Control Officer within our established Pest Control Team to deliver a professional and high-quality service.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of pest control, survey and treatment within domestic and some commercial settings. Knowledge of pest control procedures is desirable, however training and support towards relevant qualification will be provided.  Once fully trained you will undertake all aspects of pest control including, investigations and taking necessary steps towards the control of rodent activity across the Borough, often in liaison with the Councils Environmental Health Domestic Team. You will respond to requests for service for treatment of Public Health pests including Cockroaches, Bed Bugs and Fleas.

Pest Control is high on the Council’s agenda, and you will work collaboratively with other Council services, contractors, and partners to develop innovative approaches to ensure an efficient service with effective outcomes.  Along with your teammates you will be responsible for the treatment of 2000 sewer chambers, in partnership with United Utilities.

The successful candidate will have good organisational skills, be an excellent communicator especially with members of the public and be confident in dealing with businesses, elected Members and other agencies. You will act as subject matter expert and need to be able to demonstrate ability to plan/prioritise and sequence multiple and potentially conflicting priorities.  A full driving licence is required.

A Confident and Connected Borough

Sefton is the northern borough of Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents.

Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.

You will be working in a diverse and exciting borough with a world renown racecourse and famous golf courses alongside National Trust nature reserves where people can enjoy a great work-life balance.  With excellent transport links Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool and Manchester.

Sefton is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.

Provisional Interview Date - W/C 11th August 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.