Location: Council HQ John Muir House Brewery Park Haddington, EH41 3HA
Salary: £38,578 - £42,995 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work From Home: Yes
Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £21.14 - £23.56
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join Protective Services in one of the most beautiful and rapidly growing areas of Scotland with over 40 miles of magnificent coastline, rolling countryside, high quality food & drink, world-renowned links golf courses, and excellent links to Edinburgh city centre.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to establish and manage a new pest control service in the Council. The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the service to a range of internal and external customers in the East Lothian area as well as leading a team of pest control technicians.
You will also undertake a range of duties which support the Environmental Health team in meeting relevant local and national standards particularly in relation to the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act.
Applicants should be qualified to RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management and be able to demonstrate substantial experience in relation to pest control activities and management.
As well as offering a stunning working environment, East Lothian Council has a range of flexible working options to meet your work-life balance needs, including hybrid/home working if certain criteria are met.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to HNC level or equivalent and/or have a substantial level of pest control knowledge and experience.
RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management.
Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)
Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
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