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Pest Control Officer (Part Time) (Temporary)

Stroud District Council
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Job details
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Job reference
REQ0274
Date posted
29/05/2026
Apply by
07/06/2026
Location
Ebley Mill \- Stroud
Salary
£33,699 pro rata (pay award pending)
Package
Excellent pension scheme \- Hybrid working approach \-Flexi Working Scheme \- Employee Wellbeing Offer \- For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours
18\.5
Basis
Temporary
Job category/type
Environmental Health

Pest Control Officer (Part Time) (Temporary)
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Job description
We are looking for a responsible and enthusiastic person to support the council’s pest control service this summer treating wasps nests. Whilst we will prioritise applications from experienced and/or qualified applicants, we will consider applicants without prior experience or qualifications as we can provide full training.

The successful candidate will be working under the direction of the Senior Pest Control Officer and the Commercial Services Manager to assist with the treatment of wasps across the district. You will need to support the work load of the Pest Control Section ensuring uniformity of standards, proper use of insecticides in domestic and commercial properties in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations, product labels and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974\.

  • A van and all necessary equipment is provided.

  • A full driving licence is essential.
For an informal chat please email the Commercial Services Manager mark.brazendale@stroud.gov.uk and a call can be set up.

CLOSING DATE: 7th June 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: 11th June 2026

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs\-and\-careers/benefits\-of\-working\-for\-us

A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028\. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place

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