Graduate Pest Control Technician

Graduate Pest Control Technician Role: Our Graduate Pest Control Technicians joining our specialist hit squad support key branches across the UK, working on service improvement. You will be working within different branches across the UK, therefore, a commitment to working and staying away from home during your working week is required. You'll provide effective solutions for residential and commercial pest control, including rodent control, insect control, and bird control, ensuring excellent customer service while resolving pest problems

• Weekly Travel Pattern: Expect to travel to your hotel on Sunday, work in the assigned location Monday to Friday, and travel home on Friday, aiming to be back by 2-3 pm for end-of-week admin.
• Nationwide Scope: While a lot of work is in London and the South East, locations could be anywhere in the UK, often requiring long-distance drives on Sundays and Fridays.
  A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject including Social Science, or a BA in Business Management, Hospitality, or Tourism.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A desire to work hard and have fun while meeting and interacting with customers daily.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for.
  Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world's leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world's leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world's leading provider of plants and scenting.

As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.

Enjoy problem-solving and helping customers? Become a Pest Control Technician with Rentokil in England and Wales. We are currently seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team of travelling Technicians, covering England and Wales. No prior experience required as we provide comprehensive, industry-leading training. If you enjoy managing your own schedule and solving unique customer problems in person, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £27,669 per annum plus an inconvenience allowance of £5000 per annum due to travelling and staying away from home.
• Expected OTE: £32,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards.
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week), with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary.
• Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers' pest control needs., You'll start as a Graduate Pest Control Technician, gaining invaluable frontline experience over 6-12 months. You'll receive world-class, industry-recognised training leading to a globally respected Pest Control Qualification - a valuable asset for your entire career! Key responsibilities include:
• Inspecting premises and identifying risks.
• Tackling pest problems effectively.
• Offering expert advice on hygiene and prevention.
• Completing accurate reports & providing exceptional customer service.

Beyond the Field: Your Tailored Career Pathway & Progression

This travelling role offers unparalleled networking opportunities and typically leads to progression. After mastering your skills, the next 12-36 months unlock exciting opportunities to shape your own future within Rentokil Initial. Our structured development programme provides progression opportunities into diverse roles such as:

• Sales Surveyor
• Field Biologist
• Service Team Leader
• Key Account Manager

Rentokil offers you the platform to follow your own career path while constantly learning on the job and developing your career.

• Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes.
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.
• Salary grading system - linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Overtime opportunities - potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers.
• Leads Commission scheme available - although this isn't a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long service recognition - includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

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