Business and Science Graduate Scheme - UK Wide Travel

Rentokil Graduate Pest Control Technician - Travelling Role

Rentokil is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team of travelling Technicians, covering England and Wales. 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 £5,000 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.

Graduate Pest Control Technician Role

Our Graduate Pest Control Technicians join a specialist team supporting key branches across the UK, working on service improvement. They commit to working and staying away from home during their working week. They provide 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.
• Training and Qualification: Receive world class, industry recognised training leading to a globally respected Pest Control Qualification over 6-12 months.

• Key responsibilities include:
• Inspecting premises and identifying risks.
• Tackling pest problems effectively.
• Offering expert advice on hygiene and prevention.
• Completing accurate reports and providing exceptional customer service.

Beyond the Field: Career Pathway & Progression

This travelling role offers networking opportunities and typically leads to progression. After mastering your skills, the next 12-36 months unlock opportunities to shape your own future within Rentokil Initial. Structured development programmes provide progression opportunities into diverse roles such as Sales Surveyor, Field Biologist, Service Team Leader, and Key Account Manager.

Requirements

• 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.
• May be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role applied for.

Benefits

• 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 the business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrollment in company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Overtime opportunities to earn extra for customers' needs.
• Leads commission scheme available.
• 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.

Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.