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Science Graduate Pest Control Technician

Rentokil Initial
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Why Rentokil?

 

At Rentokil Initial, our mission is to protect people and enhance lives. We protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risks of poor hygiene. We enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of our customers' brands.

 

We are a company committed to delivering sustainable solutions and to lowering our emissions, as well as being focussed on reducing the waste we produce and recycling more to help mitigate our environmental impact. In 2022, 395 tonnes of CO2 were saved through our driving initiatives. We have also actively taken steps to encourage diversity and inclusion within the company, and this year we have been placed 9th in the FTSE100 companies for gender diversity in the Equity Index.

 

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 in developing all of our colleagues to be the best that they can, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.

 

Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider and its Ambius business is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting.

 

The Role

 

This is a field-based programme which would suit an enthusiastic individual who likes to manage their own time and spend the day solving bespoke customer problems face to face.

 

In your first 6-12 months, you will cover a dedicated geographical area as a Graduate Pest Control Technician, supporting customers with their pest control issues, whilst obtaining full industry-recognised training. During the next 12 - 36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your own career path down one of the following routes:

 

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

 

This programme comes with a basic salary of between £25000- £28,500 per annum depending on your location within the UK plus benefits (including a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and uniform).

 

Colleagues who have been successful in this role have included science graduates with degrees in disciplines such as life sciences, biology, zoology or animal science.

 

Expected OTE: £28,500 - £34,000 per annum

 

Permanent: A full time role, working Monday to Friday (40hr week) with the opportunity to do overtime

 

Location: We are recruiting across the whole of the UK

 

Requirements

 

Key Requirements

 

  • A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject
  • A full UK driving licence
  • A desire to work hard but to also have fun, as you meet and interact with customers daily
  • Flexibility with working patterns to support the business need

 

Benefits

 

Benefits Include

 

  • Company van and fuel card
  • Monthly bonus scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Enrolment to our company contributory pension scheme
  • Salary grading system - linked to performance for those colleagues who are keen to develop their career within our business
  • Uncapped overtime - opportunities are regularly available to meet the needs of our customers in a growing market
  • Uncapped leads commission - although this isn’t a sales job, we reward you for passing on sales leads to your local sales consultant
  • RI Rewards - provides access to cashback and discounts from 3,000+ retailers
  • Refer a Friend - to work for Rentokil Initial (and earn £1000)
  • Long service recognition - which includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement following the completion of five years of service
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - which is FREE to access and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to you as well as your family and friends.

 

Rentokil Initial is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here.

 

Our Social Links

 

Website: https://www.rentokil.co.uk/

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