National Pest Control Manager

We are looking for a National Pest Control Manager to support our Legal Department at Deeside Head Office. The pest activity will increase in our winter months and therefore leaves the stores more vulnerable to pest activity. Having a Pest Control Manager will provide closer management of the situation. This role will require you to visit problem sites in the South-East area.

Role and responsibilities

• Continuously review and maintain the companies processes around pest management and provide technical recommendations.
• Working closely with internal departments stakeholders such as Central Services and Property on pest management.
• Lead on weekly escalation meetings with the company’s competent pest control contractor and other stakeholders i.e. store operations.
• Complete site reviews of highlighted premises, to assess current measures being employed by the company’s competent pest contractor and making the required technical recommendations to aid pest control effectively and efficiency within the estate.
• Undertake a sample audit of stores where the competent pest control contractors have completed works.
• Communicate business risk internally on pest activity.
• Develop a proactive and reactive training programme to include induction and refresher material.
• Lead on the businesses pest control contractor ensuring adherence to the contract KPIs on a quarterly basis.
• Monitor and report on pest control compliance on sites and contractor performance.
• Liaising and responding to requests from external authorities (local authorities environmental health officers) with support from Head of Regulatory.
• Lead on all pest related food safety complaints.
• Provide input for the weekly retail update.
• Deputise for and assist the Head of Regulatory, Regulatory Managers and Regulatory Support Manager where required on compliance issues around pests.
• Lead on and organise out of hours works in store for pest control.
• Review proactive measures around new stores and refits with property department i.e. proofing measures.
• Support Head of Regulatory on other health, food and safety matters where requested and applicable.

Qualifications, Experience and Requirements

• BPCA Certified Advanced Technician / RSPH Level 3 in Pest Management
• Level 3 Food Safety Qualification
• Level 3 Health & Safety Qualification
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Programs
• Legislation of pest control – ability to identify any business risks
• Proven experience managing pest compliance at a multi-site food business.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and legal frameworks
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and overnight stays
• Full valid UK driving licence
• IT literate (excel, word, powerpoint and Outlook)