Catering Hygiene Technician

Rentokil Initial; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services company is seeking a Specialist Catering Technician to manage hygiene cleaning services within the catering industry. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £25,591, with potential earnings of up to £39,000 per annum through bonuses and overtime. Candidates should possess excellent customer service and communication skills, be self-motivated, and meet specific driving and health requirements. The role includes industry-leading training and benefits such as company vehicle and healthcare opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Company pension scheme

Private Healthcare contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
• Experience in kitchen/catering cleaning is advantageous.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hygiene cleaning services in the catering industry.
• Work reactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Flexibility

Job description

Rentokil Specialist Catering Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking a Specialist Catering Technician to join our dedicated team at the Croydon branch, covering the South East of England. 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 £25,591 per annum, plus £2,000 nightshift allowance, and £2000 London weighting.
• Expected OTE : £37,000 to £39,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes and overtime available.
• Benefits : Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, 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), mainly nightshifts with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary.
• Industry-Leading Training : Receive expert training to support our customers’ needs. Obtaining relevant industry qualifications can aid with grading and financial remuneration.

The Catering Technician Role

In this role, you will carry out a variety of hygiene cleaning services within the catering industry, including commercial kitchen cleaning and ventilation cleaning. All of our Technicians are professionally trained in each product and service. Key responsibilities include:

• Working reactively in a fast-paced business where work can change from week to week
• Working as part of an on‑call rota
• Offering valuable advice to customers when required
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• You must be self‑motivated, reliable and proactive
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.
• Be capable of working at heights and in confined spaces
• Previous experience working in a kitchen / catering cleaning role is advantageous
• Experience working with specialist cleaning chemicals is preferred
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for

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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