Business & Science: Graduate Scheme

Graduate Pest Control Technician

UK-Wide | Full-Time, Permanent

Ready for a dynamic career that takes you across the UK? Launch your future with Rentokil Initial – a stable, essential industry that will always rely on skilled professionals like you.

In a world increasingly shaped by technology, some roles are simply indispensable. Pest control is one of them. It's a vital service that protects public health, food, and property – a need that will always exist and cannot be automated. Join Rentokil and secure a stable, essential, and continuously evolving career. We're a global leader, committed to developing talented graduates into skilled professionals.

Your Future Starts Here: Competitive Salary & Benefits

This role offers enhanced benefits to reflect the national travel and commitment. Expect the following:

• Starting Basic Salary: £26,733 per annum
• Inconvenience Allowance: £5,000 per annum (due to regular travel/staying away)
• Expected OTE: £31,000 per annum (with generous bonus & commission schemes!)
• Accommodation Paid: All hotels, including breakfast and dinner, covered while working away.
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card, Mobile Phone, Uniform
• RI Rewards: Exclusive discounts & cashback from over 3,000 retailers.
• Private Healthcare & Company Pension Schemes
• Uncapped Leads Commission
• Overtime Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Long Service Recognition (extra 5 days annual leave after 5 years)
• Refer a Friend Scheme (earn up to £1,000)

Your Journey with Us: Accelerate Your Career Across the UK

You'll join our specialist National Squad, providing critical support to key branches across the UK and driving service improvement. This means you will be travelling and working away from home every week.

• 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.

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 like:

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

This isn't just a job; it's a launchpad for your leadership and specialist potential within a resilient, global industry.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking driven, curious, and customer-focused graduates eager to learn and grow, with a strong commitment to travel.

• Minimum 2.2 degree in Science/BSc (including Social Science) or BA in Business Management, Hospitality, or Tourism.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Desire to problem-solve, interact with customers, and work hard.
• Crucially, a strong willingness and ability to travel every Sunday, stay in hotels 5 nights a week, and undertake long-distance driving.
• Flexibility with working patterns (potential for up to 48 hours in the future with increased salary).
• Ability to pass a DBS check, if required.

Join a company that truly puts "People First" and offers a secure, rewarding, and dynamic career!

Apply Now and Future-Proof Your Potential with Rentokil!

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