Karbon Homes

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

DH9 7AD

Key information

Pay
£29,063 to £29,063 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
19 Nov 2026

About this role

Come and make a difference at Karbon

as an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Integrated Pest Management Coordinator.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate Karbon's pest management activities across our homes, neighborhoods and communal environments. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering a proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach that protects residents, supports safe and healthy homes, and ensures compliance with housing health and safety requirements, including Awaab's Law.

About The Role

You'll act as Karbon's subject matter expert for pest management, leading the development and implementation of Integrated Pest Management strategies across our housing stock and neighbourhoods.

With relevant experience in pest management, housing, environmental services or facilities management, you'll have a strong commitment to health and safety, compliance, customer service and continuous improvement.

Our Integrated Pest Management Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating pest management activities development of preventative solutions that address the root causes of pest activity across the organisation, including inspections, investigations, contractor management, performance monitoring and recording.

You'll work closely with Housing, Neighbourhood, Property Services and Grounds Maintenance

teams to ensure pest-related hazards

are identified, assessed and resolved effectively. The role is fundamental in supporting Karbon's healthy homes agenda and compliance obligations through a preventative, intelligence-led approach to pest management.

About You

We're looking for an experienced professional to join and support our Grounds Maintenance team in providing an already excellent service, delivered to our customers in a way that promotes high levels of customer focus, performance, safety and quality, with a strong emphasis on innovation, forward thinking and continuous improvement.

We're looking for candidates with a strong drive and initiative, committed to continual improvement and with a resilient outlook.

Candidates should have a good working knowledge of modern pest management practices, Integrated Pest Management principles and the challenges associated with managing pest-related risks within residential environments.

You'll have experience of undertaking inspections, carrying out risk assessments, managing contractors and using performance information to identify trends and develop practical solutions.

You should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and be confident working with residents, colleagues and contractors to deliver positive outcomes.

A Level 2 Pest Management qualification (RSPH/BPCA or equivalent) is essential. Experience within social housing, environmental services or compliance-focused service delivery would be advantageous.

This must all be combined with a strong commitment to teamwork, delivering excellent customer service and continued learning and development.

A full UK Driving licence is essential.

Working With Us

You'll be part of our Grounds Maintenance team, supporting colleagues across Housing, Neighbourhood Services, Property Services and Compliance to improve resident wellbeing and maintain safe, healthy communities working across the Karbon geographical footprint.

If you require further information about the role, please contact

John Gray – Head of Grounds Maintenance

john.gray@karbonhomes.co.uk

07833047115.

Key Details

-

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator - Permanent role

-

Salary

£29,063 per annum

-

£657 flexible pot (which can be used for salary top-up)

-

Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum (own car to be used)

-

Location

Stanley

-

37 hours per week

-

Full UK Driving Licence essential

-

Regular travel throughout the Karbon footprint required

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of

offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including

-

26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)

-

Birthday leave

-

Occupational pension

-

Health cash plan

-

Flexible benefits pot

-

Access to funding for qualifications, conferences and learning events

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website: -

https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

We love seeing the real you in your application. It's fine to use AI tools for things like polishing

grammar or improving formatting, but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 8 November 2026

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so don't wait too long to apply.

Interview date

To be confirmed

We're Inclusive

We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview. Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding, we've got this covered!