Business and Science Graduate Scheme

Rentokil Initial; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Uniform

RI Rewards

Private Healthcare

Company pension

Refer a Friend bonus

Overtime opportunities

Five extra annual leave days

Job summary

Rentokil Pest Control is seeking a Graduate Pest Control Technician to cover Aylesford and surrounding areas. No experience required; full industry-leading training will be provided.

The role offers a clear early career path with progression opportunities into Sales Surveyor, Field Biologist, Service Team Leader, or Key Account Manager. You will start with 6–12 months of area coverage, inspecting premises, solving pest issues, and advising customers while completing detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 degree in science/BSc related subject or BA in Business Management, Hospitality or Tourism.
• Desire to work hard and have fun while meeting customers daily.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.
• DBS check may be required depending on role.
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer premises for signs of pests and identify risks.
• Tackle pest problems and remove evidence of pest behaviour.
• Advise customers on maintenance and hygiene of their premises.
• Complete accurate reports after every visit.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional image.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

2.2 degree in science/BSc or BA in Business Management/Hospitality/Tourism

Job description

Rentokil Pest Control - Graduate Pest Control Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Enjoy problem-solving and helping customers? We are currently seeking a Graduate Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team covering Aylesfordand the surrounding areas.

No prior experience required as we provide comprehensive, industry-leading training. Successful individuals in this role have included graduates with a science-based, business management or social science degree. If you’re looking for a company that prioritises colleague development, this could be the job for you!

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £27,788 per annum plus £3k London Weighting.
• Expected OTE: £35,000 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:

You will start as a Pest Control Technician, with your initial 6-12 months dedicated to covering a specific geographical area. You’ll provide invaluable support to customers by resolving their pest control issues while receiving comprehensive industry-recognised training.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspecting customer premises for signs of pests and identifying potential risks.
• Swiftly tackling pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour.
• Offering valuable advice to customers on the maintenance and hygiene of their premises.
• Completing accurate reports after every visit.
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times.

During the next 12-36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your career path from one of the following roles:

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

Rentokil offers you the platform to follow your own career path while constantly learning on the job and developing your career.

• A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject, including Social Science, or a BA in Business Management, Hospitality or Tourism.
• 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
• 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 the 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.
• 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.

Be Yourself in Your Application!

At Rentokil Initial, we value innovation, but we want to see the real you! While AI can help with structure and grammar, make sure your application shows your true passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out.

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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