Pest Control Engineer
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KSD Support Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Pest Control Engineer - Gravesend, Kent |
Summary
About Us:
KSD Support Services Ltd, part of the KSD Group is one of the fastest growing, privately owned, building maintenance and facilities management support services companies in the UK. KSD Support Services Ltd are a well-recognised and respected brand in the UK facilities management marketplace, delivering high levels of service to key blue-chip clients.
Purpose of the Job:
To inspect client sites for pest entry points and vulnerabilities, and implement preventive measures to keep properties pest-free. This includes sealing cracks, installing barriers, and applying treatments based on a solid understanding of pest behavior, building materials, and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities are detailed below, however KSD Support Services Ltd may require additional responsibilities to be absorbed within reason from time to time to meet business demands.
- Conduct thorough inspections of client sites to identify potential pest entry points, nesting sites, and structural vulnerabilities;
- Seal gaps, cracks, and holes using approved materials such as caulk, mesh, foam, and metal flashing;
- Install physical barriers e.g., door sweeps, screens, and vent covers to prevent pest access;
- Apply non-chemical treatments or coordinate for chemical applications as needed;
- Stay updated on pest proofing technologies and industry best practices;
- Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken e.g., completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job, taking site before and after photos;
- Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in accordance with all technical standards;
- Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues;
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence;
- Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
- Be able to priorities all allocated work sensibly and efficiently;
- Be a great team player as well an ability to work on your own initiative;
- Confident using handheld IT Equipment - Basic understanding of Excel, Outlook and word;
- Excellent timekeeping and communication skills;
- Must be able to fill out COSSH risk assessments;
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces;
- RSPH/BPCA qualification to a minimum of Level 2;
- CSCS Card or equivalent.
- Previous experience working within pest control in facilities maintenance would be beneficial;
- First Aid certificate;
- Asbestos Awareness certificate;
- IPAF - Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom certificate;
- PASMA - Mobile Access Tower for Users desirable certificate;
- UKPIA / SPA Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport card.
Benefits:
- Excellent training and development opportunities;
- Company van and fuel card - business use only;
- Company branded uniform and PPE;
- Trade cards;
- Mobile phone and/or tablet;
- Paid 30-minute lunch break;
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays;
- Workplace Pension contributions – 3% employer, 5% employee.
Additional Information:
- The role will involve working a 45 hours per week. You must be flexible with working days/hours, working away, early starts, late finishes and some weekend work;
- The role will involve participating in providing an ‘out of hours service’ on a rota basis (1 week in every 6 weeks approx.). This will involve unsocial hours, weekends and public and bank holidays;
- Regular overtime available.
Pre-Employment Checks:
If you are successful, we will undertake standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes employment referencing, verifying your right to work in the UK and verifying your driving licence (if applicable).
KSD Support Services Ltd thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
KSD Support Services Ltd, part of the KSD Group is one of the fastest growing, privately owned, building maintenance and facilities management support services companies in the UK. KSD Support Services Ltd are a well-recognised and respected brand in the UK facilities management marketplace, delivering high levels of service to key blue-chip clients.
Purpose of the Job:
To inspect client sites for pest entry points and vulnerabilities, and implement preventive measures to keep properties pest-free. This includes sealing cracks, installing barriers, and applying treatments based on a solid understanding of pest behavior, building materials, and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities are detailed below, however KSD Support Services Ltd may require additional responsibilities to be absorbed within reason from time to time to meet business demands.
- Conduct thorough inspections of client sites to identify potential pest entry points, nesting sites, and structural vulnerabilities;
- Seal gaps, cracks, and holes using approved materials such as caulk, mesh, foam, and metal flashing;
- Install physical barriers e.g., door sweeps, screens, and vent covers to prevent pest access;
- Apply non-chemical treatments or coordinate for chemical applications as needed;
- Stay updated on pest proofing technologies and industry best practices;
- Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken e.g., completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job, taking site before and after photos;
- Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in accordance with all technical standards;
- Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues;
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence;
- Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
- Be able to priorities all allocated work sensibly and efficiently;
- Be a great team player as well an ability to work on your own initiative;
- Confident using handheld IT Equipment - Basic understanding of Excel, Outlook and word;
- Excellent timekeeping and communication skills;
- Must be able to fill out COSSH risk assessments;
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces;
- RSPH/BPCA qualification to a minimum of Level 2;
- CSCS Card or equivalent.
- Previous experience working within pest control in facilities maintenance would be beneficial;
- First Aid certificate;
- Asbestos Awareness certificate;
- IPAF - Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom certificate;
- PASMA - Mobile Access Tower for Users desirable certificate;
- UKPIA / SPA Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport card.
Benefits:
- Excellent training and development opportunities;
- Company van and fuel card - business use only;
- Company branded uniform and PPE;
- Trade cards;
- Mobile phone and/or tablet;
- Paid 30-minute lunch break;
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays;
- Workplace Pension contributions – 3% employer, 5% employee.
Additional Information:
- The role will involve working a 45 hours per week. You must be flexible with working days/hours, working away, early starts, late finishes and some weekend work;
- The role will involve participating in providing an ‘out of hours service’ on a rota basis (1 week in every 6 weeks approx.). This will involve unsocial hours, weekends and public and bank holidays;
- Regular overtime available.
Pre-Employment Checks:
If you are successful, we will undertake standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes employment referencing, verifying your right to work in the UK and verifying your driving licence (if applicable).
KSD Support Services Ltd thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.