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  • Pest Control Technician
    Pest Control Technician
    6 days ago
    £14–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Hornchurch

    Pests R Us Ltd is a growing pest control company providing professional pest management services to domestic, commercial and public-sector clients across London and the surrounding areas. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and customer-focused Pest Control Technician to join our team. This is a practical and varied role. No two days are the same, and you will visit a range of properties, identify pest problems, carry out treatments and provide customers with professional advice to prevent problems from returning. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems and dealing with customers professionally. Key Responsibilities • Attend scheduled domestic and commercial pest control appointments., • Investigate pest activity and identify the cause and extent of infestations., • Identify common pests including rats, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, ants, wasps, flies and other nuisance pests., • Carry out pest control treatments safely and effectively using approved methods and products., • Set, inspect and maintain traps, bait stations and monitoring equipment., • Carry out follow-up visits and assess the effectiveness of treatments., • Identify potential pest entry points, harbourage areas and contributing factors., • Provide customers with clear advice and recommendations to prevent future infestations., • Complete treatment reports, photographs and job records accurately., • Communicate with the office regarding completed jobs, follow-up requirements and customer issues., • Maintain pest control equipment, PPE and company vehicles in a clean and professional condition., • Follow all company health & safety, COSHH and pest-control procedures., • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude when representing Pests R Us., • Build positive relationships with customers and site managers., • Identify opportunities for additional pest-control, proofing or preventative work where appropriate. Types of Properties You may work across a wide variety of environments, including: • Restaurants and food businesses, • Schools and nurseries, • Offices, • Residential properties, • Hotels and accommodation, • Property-management sites, • Shops and commercial premises, • Warehouses, • Construction sites, • Public-sector buildings, • Communal areas and external grounds Skills & Experience Essential: • Reliable and punctual., • Professional attitude and good work ethic., • Good communication and customer-service skills., • Practical and confident approach to problem-solving., • Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule., • Good attention to detail., • Comfortable working in different environments and weather conditions., • Physically capable of carrying equipment, climbing stairs and working in confined or awkward areas., • Basic smartphone skills for completing job reports and uploading photographs., • Appropriate driving/riding entitlement for the vehicle being used. Desirable: • Previous pest control experience., • BPCA or RSPH pest-control qualification., • Commercial pest-control experience., • Knowledge of COSHH and safe pesticide use., • Experience with digital job-management or CRM systems., • Experience in proofing, bird control or other property maintenance work. Driving & Motorcycle Licence Because the role involves travelling between customer sites, applicants must have a suitable means of travelling to work locations. A full UK driving licence is preferred. Applicants who use a motorcycle or scooter are also welcome. A valid CBT with the appropriate motorcycle entitlement or a full motorcycle licence is acceptable where applicable. Any motorcycle/scooter used for work must have appropriate business-use insurance and comply with all legal requirements. Personal Qualities The successful candidate will be: • Reliable and trustworthy, • Hardworking and motivated, • Friendly and approachable, • Professional when dealing with customers, • Practical and good at solving problems, • Comfortable working alone, • Organised and able to manage their time, • Willing to learn new skills, • Confident using technology, • Presentable and respectful of customers’ homes and businesses Training & Development Previous pest-control experience is beneficial but not essential for the right candidate. Training can be provided to the successful applicant, including company procedures, pest identification, treatment methods, health and safety and customer service. There will also be opportunities to develop additional skills in areas such as: • Rodent control, • Insect control, • Bed bug treatment, • Bird control, • Pest-proofing, • Bird-proofing installations, • Commercial pest management, • Rope-access/property maintenance work What We Offer • Competitive salary/rates of pay., • Full training and ongoing development., • Company equipment and PPE., • Company vehicle where applicable., • Varied domestic and commercial work., • Regular work with established customers., • Opportunity to earn additional income through performance and additional work., • Career progression within a growing company., • Opportunity to develop specialist pest-control and property-maintenance skills., • Support from an experienced management team. Progression As Pests R Us continues to grow, there will be opportunities for the right person to take on additional responsibility. Potential progression could include: Pest Control Technician → Senior Technician → Team Leader → Operations/Field Supervisor There may also be opportunities to specialise in commercial pest management, bird control, proofing and property maintenance. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who doesn’t simply want to turn up, complete a job and leave. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, care about the customer experience and want to develop their skills as the company grows. If you are practical, reliable, motivated and enjoy solving problems, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join Pests R Us Ltd and become part of a growing professional pest-control team.

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  • Mentor
    Mentor
    1 month ago
    £30 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Application Link Apply here: https://mentorup.es/become-a-mentor Online Professional Mentor Turn your professional experience into an additional source of income while helping others make better career decisions. At MentorUp, we're looking for professionals with real-world experience who are willing to share their knowledge with students, graduates, and professionals seeking career guidance. You don't need to be a teacher, coach, or have previous mentoring experience. We're looking for professionals who can provide valuable insights based on: • Their current profession., • Previous roles they've held., • Industries they know firsthand., • Companies they've worked for throughout their careers., • Recruitment processes they've successfully completed., • Career transitions they've experienced., • Lessons learned, challenges faced, and decisions made along the way. The experience you've gained throughout your career could be exactly what someone else needs before choosing a degree, changing industries, or pursuing a new professional opportunity. What does the role involve? As a MentorUp mentor, you'll conduct one-to-one online mentoring sessions with people who want to better understand a profession, job role, industry, or company. You'll support individuals who: • Are unsure what to study., • Want to understand what a profession is really like., • Are considering changing careers., • Want to enter a new industry., • Need to understand what employers are looking for., • Want to prepare for interviews or recruitment processes., • Would like to hear from someone who has worked at a specific company., • Know where they want to go but don't know how to get there. Your role is simply to share practical, honest advice based on your own professional experience. You won't be expected to teach classes or prepare structured courses. It's about having conversations, answering questions, and helping people better understand the career path they're considering. What can you share as a mentor? For example, you could talk about: • What a typical day in your profession looks like., • Which qualifications and skills truly matter., • How you entered your industry., • What employers usually look for in candidates., • Your experience working at particular companies., • Career progression opportunities., • Challenges someone should know before entering the profession., • What you would do differently if you were starting again., • How you successfully changed careers or specialised. We're not only looking for senior executives. Anyone with genuine professional experience can provide tremendous value to someone just starting their career journey. What does MentorUp offer? • Payment for every mentoring session completed., • Opportunity to generate additional income., • Fully remote work., • Flexible schedule., • Freedom to decide how many sessions you'd like to offer., • Ability to accept only mentoring requests related to your expertise., • Your own professional profile on MentorUp., • Visibility among people interested in your profession or career path., • Compatible with your current job or business., • No exclusivity. You decide when you're available and which topics you'd like to mentor. Who are we looking for? Professionals with practical experience who can provide valuable career guidance. We particularly value: • Real professional experience., • Knowledge of a specific industry or business environment., • Clear communication skills., • Empathy and active listening., • Reliability and professionalism., • Passion for helping others., • Availability for online mentoring sessions. Whether you're employed, self-employed, an entrepreneur, consultant, executive, specialist, technician, or retired professional, we'd love to hear from you. You may also mentor based on previous positions or companies you've worked for, always respecting confidentiality and any non-disclosure obligations. Professional Fields We're looking for professionals from virtually every industry, including: Technology, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, Design, Sales, Finance, Banking, Human Resources, Law, Education, Healthcare, Science, Consulting, Administration, Construction, Logistics, Hospitality, Retail, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Industries. Working Conditions This is a flexible, session-based opportunity. There are no fixed working hours or guaranteed monthly income. The number of mentoring sessions you receive will depend on: • Demand., • Your area of expertise., • Your availability., • Interest generated by your profile. Before activating your mentor profile, you'll receive full information regarding: • Your payment per session., • Session duration., • Booking process., • Cancellation policy., • Payment procedures. How to Apply Please tell us: • Your current profession or role., • Previous positions and industries you've worked in., • Companies or business sectors you can speak about., • Topics you'd feel comfortable mentoring on., • Your approximate availability., • A short introduction explaining why you'd like to become a mentor. Your professional experience can generate additional income while helping someone make one of the most important decisions of their life. If you'd like to become part of MentorUp, complete our application form—we'd love to hear from you. Become a Mentor at MentorUp. The MentorUp Team

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