Environmental Warden (Pest Control)

Job Vacancy

Based within the Public Health Environmental Protection Team (PHEP), the role of Environmental Warden (Pest Control) , is a key post for Midlothian Council Protective Services.

This role will suit you if you like to work in a busy environment and achieve results that have a real positive impact on people's lives.

You will be required to specialise in the provision of the Pest Control Service including conducting assessment of pest infestations, development and delivery of treatments plans and providing advice to various stakeholders for a range of different pests that impact public health. The duties of the post will also require you to work with the wider Environmental Health teams to offer advice and assistance on pest control matters and will involve liaise with other Council Services. You will be expected to hold or study towards a relevant qualification to ensure technical competence and personal development (e.g. Royal Society for Health Certificate in Pest Control or British Pest Control Diploma or VQ in Pest Control or Animal Welfare).

Whilst leading on Pest Control the role also encompasses a range of Environmental Warden duties as required to support the PHEP Team. These duties include the investigation and enforcement of Environmental Crime related matters (flytipping, abandoned vehicles and reported litter cases) and Dog Control, including, on occasion, the handling of stray dogs.

As day to day delivery of the role requires the postholder to usually work alone you should demonstrate the initiative and skills to organise and complete the workload with limited supervision.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Essential qualifications and knowledge will depend upon which role(s) the jobholder is undertaking. Jobholders will have qualifications and experience to meet the requirements of one or more of the following activities:

All roles

• Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills, such as Standard Grade level 3 passes to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

Litter, tipping & dog fouling

• Working knowledge of legislation and procedures relating to local authority activities and obligations on litter, dog fouling, and fly tipping.

Post holders will be expected to hold or study towards a relevant qualification to ensure technical competence and personal development (e.g. Royal Society for Health Certificate in Pest Control or British Pest Control Diploma or VQ in Pest Control or Animal Welfare).

Knowledge of handling authorised traps and poisons for eradication of vermin and other pests.

Knowledge of approaching and controlling dogs which may be aggressive.

Desirable for all postholders

Experience in a role enforcing regulations and legislation.

Experience of relating to a wide range of individuals and interest groups through employment or voluntary work.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25 October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 5 November 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Environmental Warden (Pest Control)

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday between 08:00 and 17:00

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £32,554.06 per annum.

Responsibilities

This role requiresLevel 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will berequired prior to commencement.

Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

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