Trainee/Licenced - Pest Control Technician

Rentokil Initial plc; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card

Uniform and safety boots

Tools provided

Comprehensive induction and training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is hiring a Trainee/Licenced Pest Control Technician to serve commercial and residential customers in and around Newcastle. You’ll be on the road, solving problems and keeping premises pest-free with autonomy and support from a global leader.

We provide a fully maintained company van, fuel card, uniform, safety boots and all necessary tools, plus comprehensive induction and ongoing training to help you progress into supervisory or managerial roles.

Qualifications

• As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references and police checks
• Experience working independently to achieve set targets
• Ability to communicate to internal stakeholders and clients both verbally and in writing
• Confident using a mobile phone service app/tablet
• Manage, maintain and build upon client relationships

Responsibilities

• Work with commercial and residential customers in the Newcastle area to keep their premises pest-free
• Provide autonomous, on-site pest control solutions while being supported by Rentokil Initial
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

Job description

Trainee/Licenced - Pest Control Technician

Love getting out on the road, solving problems on your feet and meeting new people? A role as a pest control technician with Rentokil Initial could be what you’re looking for.

As a pest control technician, you’ll be responsible for working with commercial and residential customers in and around the Newcastle area to keep their premises pest-free.

So, if you are a natural-born problem solver who values autonomy and flexibility, and are looking to be part of an organisation where you are empowered and supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits of being part of the Rentokil Initial team

Working for the world’s largest pest control company

A fully-maintained company van including fuel card

Company uniform, safety boots and all the tools you need

Comprehensive induction, training and qualification

Access to employee assistance program, for you and your family

Ongoing learning and development

Career Progression, many of our technicians have expanded into managerial, supervisory or cross functional roles

...and more!

At Rentokil Initial, we take care of the training, but what we do need from you is:

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references and police checks

Experience working independently to achieve set targets

Ability to communicate to internal stakeholders and clients both verbally and in writing

Confident using a mobile phone service app/tablet

Manage, maintain and build upon client relationships

About Rentokil Initial

At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene and indoor plant care. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives and preserve our planet, every day.

From washrooms, to aged care homes, to office plantscaping and classrooms – we’re there, ready, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.

In Australia, we operate three brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene and Ambius Indoor Plants. Our parent company, Rentokil Initial plc, employs more than 56,000 people across more than 80 countries, supporting over 5 million customers.

Employee Testimonials

"There are so many things I love about my job. I love being on the road, my own little van that I get to zoom around in, and the relationships and connections I get to build."

"There's a sense of purpose in what I do. I get up and go to work to make sure that my people are safe, they're happy and our clients are serviced."

Local Service Manager

"Rentokil Initial is the undisputed leader in the global pest industry, and I am very happy to work for them."

Please Note - We appreciate every application but please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The honest preview

The good

• You get a company van with a fuel card, a mobile phone, a uniform, safety boots and the tools you need.
• The company does the training, including an induction and qualifications.
• Many technicians have moved up into manager, supervisor or other roles.

What surprises people

• You’ll need to pass a medical and a police check before you can be hired.

Industry averages for a qualified Pest Controller, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.