Are you a graduate or someone with a passion for health and safety? HSQC is looking for a small number of enthusiastic individuals to join our growing Health & Safety Team. We are seeking graduates and suitably qualified individuals to join us as trainee Pest Management Technicians

Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus).

You will be enrolled on our 2 year work experience training programme. You will work alongside our Pest Management Team and Environmental Hygiene Officers gaining first hand practical and theoretical experience. You will study for and take exams in Certified recognised courses with organisations such as the BPCA and RSPH.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • A two-year work experience training program as a trainee Student Technician.
  • Work alongside our experienced Pest Management Team and Hygiene Officers.
  • An annual salary commensurate with this entry-level industry position.
  • Develop a strong foundation in environmental hygiene and pest control alongside safety theory and practices.

This is your chance to:

  • Launch your career in a dynamic and rewarding field.
  • Make a real difference in the safety and well-being of others.
  • Learn from industry experts and gain practical skills.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is a recent graduate or has relevant qualifications.
  • Has a strong interest in hygiene, health and safety.
  • Is a team player with a positive attitude.
  • Is eager to learn and grow their skillset.

Just some of the skills and duties you’ll be involved in include:

  • Conducting environmental inspections of public and private facilities to identify and assess potential environmental hygiene hazards.
  • Implementing environmental controls related to environmental hygiene, pest control and health and safety.
  • Investigating environmental hygiene complaints such as pest infestations, food-borne illnesses, air quality concerns and water contamination incidents.
  • Providing technical assistance to individuals and organisations regarding environmental hygiene and health regulations and best practices.
  • Evaluating food safety practices in restaurants, stores and other food establishments to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Managing environmental data such as inspection reports and environmental sampling results, to track trends and identify areas of concern.
  • Developing and implementing environmental health programmes.

Ready to take the next step? For details and to express an interest, email with your CV: [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you!

Why partner with HSQC Saferpest®?

HSQC have over 40 years of experience as a leading international safety and quality management consultancy. We are also registered at TrustMark, for government endorsed quality. Our team provide technical advice and laboratory and scientific support to businesses in the hospitality, food, leisure, tourism, and catering industries.

Interactive Q & A Webinar:

We hope you enjoyed our recent interactive Q & A webinar which covered essential topics to help you ensure your allergen policy is robust, legally compliant, and customer-focused. It was co-hosted by industry experts Peter Cuss (HSQC) and Caroline Benjamin (Food Allergy Aware).

Recording available to SERVO users:

  • Log into your Servo account
  • Click the Servo Sessions block on the right of the page

A chance to improve your allergen processes, mitigate risks, and build trust with your customers. This Q & A / webinar session was designed for professionals responsible for food safety and allergen management, including chefs with HACCP expertise, Health & Safety Managers, Food Safety Managers, General Managers, and Food & Beverage Managers in hotels and restaurants.

HSQC offer support to food business operators in developing food safety management systems, offering hygiene training and auditing practices.  Contact us if you need any support with any of the above or to register for the webinar: [email protected]

HSQC have over 40 years of experience as a leading international safety and quality management consultancy. Our team provide technical advice and laboratory and scientific support to businesses in the hospitality, food, leisure, tourism, and catering industries.