Graduate programme for third generation of pest control firm

Published

29th September 2020

The death of founder Jim Graham in May brought succession planning to the fore for Blairgowrie-based Graham Pest Control.

The company, which is Scotland’s largest independent pest control business, is now looking to the future with a new graduate training programme.

First to go through the initiative is the third generation of the Graham family, Jamie.

He will go through the three-year programme which has been backed by national trade body The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and training provider Killgerm Chemicals.

Managing director Ross Graham said the industry had to adapt to attract new talent to the industry.

He said: “The typical age of a pest controller is in their forties. They usually come into the role from other industries.

“I don’t think anyone leaves school or heads for university dreaming of a career in pest control. But hopefully this training programme will provide a starting point to attract more graduates into our industry.

“It was a decision made on a business-needs basis and with the support of my mother Anna, along with my brother and fellow director Stuart, we felt the timing was right.

“The business education Jamie will get over the next few years, particularly during these extremely challenging times, will stand him in good stead in the future.

“The recent death of our father and company founder Jim had also brought succession planning into focus.

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Graham Pest Control

An efficient, reliable and effective provider of pest control services to private householders and business owners alike, growing into one of Scotland’s largest independent Pest Control Companies.

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