Business and Science: Graduate Scheme UK Wide Travel

Rentokil Initial; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pest control services provider is seeking a Pest Control Technician in Manchester. The role offers full training, a starting salary of £26,733, and the potential for earnings up to £31,000 annually through bonuses. Responsibilities include inspecting premises for pest signs and providing exceptional customer service. A full UK driving licence and GCSE qualifications are advantageous. Travel across the UK is required, with all accommodations provided.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Uniform

Breakfast & dinner covered while away

Private healthcare scheme

Pension scheme

Long service recognition

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years with minimal penalty points.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer premises for signs of pests.
• Clean and remove evidence of pest behaviour.
• Offer advice on maintenance and hygiene.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

GCSE in Maths and English at level C (Grade 4) or above

Tools

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Enjoy problem-solving and helping customers? Become a Pest Control Technician with Rentokil in England. Full training provided, no experience necessary. Apply now!

We are currently seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team of travelling Technicians, covering the United Kingdom. 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 £26,733 per annum plus an inconvenience allowance of £5000 per annum due to travelling and staying away from home.
• Expected OTE: £31,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards. Additionally, all accommodation while staying away each week is paid for by the company, including breakfast and dinner.
• 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. As you will be travelling across the UK, you would be expected to travel on Sunday and work/stay away from home Monday to Friday.
• Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers’ pest control needs.

Our Pest Control Technicians join our specialist hit squad supporting key branches across the UK, working on service improvement. You will be working within different branches across the UK, therefore, a commitment to working and staying away from home during your working week is required. You'll 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. 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.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C (Grade 4) or above is advantageous.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and 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

Benefits and Compensation:

• 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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