Environmental Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
Environmental services and Pest Control is a fast-moving industry that needs people with great analytical skills - someone who doesn’t leave a stone unturned. Someone with a passion for nature and how we can protect public health, ensuring our customers and their properties are free from harm by pests.
We need someone who enjoys providing excellent customer service and delivering on their promises while working for a company that will support your training and development and value your input. In this extremely varied position you will find yourself doing a wide variety of tasks from Pest control inspections to scaffold cleans to handyman tasks, so never be bored. Working from our offices in Harrietsham covering the South East and London
SLEL are a family run business that have been around for 30 year + and now as part of our expending pest control division look forward to 30 more.
The role will be fast paced, challenging and will focus on problem solving all aspects of environmental issues for our diverse range of clients. We believe in delivering great customer service and problem solving. It is at the heart of our business. Full training will be given
40 hours per week - overtime available
Main duties will include
- Inspect customer premises and report on status of premises on levels of pest infestation.
- Organise and undertake a programme of treatments using pesticides to control pests.
- Write legible reports on all inspections undertaken to include details of treatment.
- Actively seek and obtain new and additional work.
- Handyman tasks which could include repairs and clearances.
- Garden and Waste Management
- Scaffold Cleans
- Jet washing
- Gutter clearance
Person
For right applicant full training will be given but a Qualified to BPCA / RSPH level 1 in pest management would be an advantage. Further training will be actively encouraged.
- Be able to use apps and smartphones.
- Be able to write legibly and create meaningful informative reports.
- Good sense of humour in stressful situations. We like people who enjoy their work
- CSCS card preferred but will be expected to do course if not, as soon as start.
Good verbal communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills and be confident dealing with customers at all levels
- Ability to work on your own initiative, we are always there to support of course
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 24 days Holiday
- Company van
- Company mobile
- Cash Back Health Scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- cscs (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Environmental Technician roles across Southern Lightning Engineers Limited, Maidstone's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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