Overview
Rentokil Graduate Pest Control Technician - Travelling Role
Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Enjoy problem-solving and helping customers? Become a Pest Control Technician with Rentokil in England and Wales. We are seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our team of travelling Technicians, covering England and Wales. No prior experience is 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 £5,000 per annum for 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 our specialist hit squad supporting key branches across the UK, working on service improvement. You will work within different branches across the UK, therefore a commitment to working and staying away from home during your working week is required. You will 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: 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 much of the 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 frontline experience over 6–12 months. You’ll receive world-class, industry-recognised training leading to a globally respected Pest Control Qualification. 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
Career Progression
This travelling role offers networking opportunities and typically leads to progression. The next 12–36 months unlock 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 the platform to follow your own career path while continually learning on the job.
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
* You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for
Benefits
* 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
* Private Healthcare scheme available
* Enrolment in our company pension scheme
* Discounts and cashback offers from RI Rewards
* Overtime opportunities to meet customer needs
* Learns commission scheme available for passing on sales leads
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free to access 24/7 for you, your family and friends
* Long service recognition – extra five days of annual leave after five years of service
* Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referrals
Application Note
Be Yourself in Your Application: we value innovation and want to see the real you. A personal touch will help you stand out.
Equal Opportunity: 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
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