Apprentice Technician

Rentokil Initial Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Apprentice Technician with Rentokil Initial Group. This full-time apprenticeship offers industry-leading training while working under experienced mentors. Ideal for individuals interested in the property or construction industry, providing excellent career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Bonus and commission schemes

Relocation Package

Work-Life Balance

Industry-Leading Training

Company vehicle and fuel card

Salary grading linked to performance

Private Healthcare scheme

Company pension scheme

Discounts and cashback offers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Interest in the construction/property industry.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Flexibility with working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preservation works on-site.
• Providing a high level of service to customers.
• Adhering to health & safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Peter Cox Property Care Apprentice Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking an Apprentice Technician to join our dedicated team at the Birmingham branch, covering Birmingham/Worcester/Milton Keynes/Coventry and the surrounding areas. If you are interested in the property or construction industry and would like to work for a company where you can receive fantastic training, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £15,836 per annum.
• Bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits: Tools, uniform, and RI Rewards.
• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• 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’ needs.

The Apprentice Technician Role

As an Apprentice Technician, you will be mentored by an experienced Technician to gain the knowledge, skills and experience you will need to excel. You will then be able to progress to a Technician by the end of your apprenticeship. Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out preservation works on site which could include stripping and replacing timber floors, door frames, architraves and windows
• Supporting with damp proofing and removing of wall coatings including plaster, woodworm treatments, wall tie installation and cavity drain membrane installation
• Offering valuable advice to customers and providing a high level of service
• Adhering to all risk assessments and health & safety measures on-site
• Ensuring any sites are left clean and tidy
• Completing other required tasks within the branch as required

What does an apprenticeship look like with Peter Cox?

0-12 months: In your first year, you'll work with a mentor to learn the skills needed to excel as a Property Services Technician. You'll also join our Internal Customer Services Apprenticeship Scheme to develop essential skills.

12-36 months: After completing the Customer Service Apprenticeship and obtaining your driving licence, you'll work as a full Technician. Once you meet our standards and can work independently, you'll be assessed by an external body. If you pass, you'll earn an NVQ in joinery or plastering, based on business needs and your preference.

Apprentice Technician Requirements:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Interest in working within the construction/ property industry
• Demonstrate a good level of communication skills
• 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

Apprentice Technician 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 our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Overtime opportunities - potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers.
• Uncapped leads commission - although this isn’t a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads.
• 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.

A Company Putting “People First”

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting.

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

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