Catering Hygiene Technician

Rentokil Initial Careers; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Uniform

RI Rewards

Relocation assistance

Private Healthcare

Pension scheme

Discounts and cashback with RI Rewards

Overtime opportunities

Uncapped leads commission

Job summary

Rentokil Initial in Croydon is recruiting a Specialist Catering Technician to cover the South East of England. You will perform hygiene cleaning in commercial kitchens and ventilation systems, with full product training provided.

The role is full-time, mainly night shifts, with a structured schedule and potential overtime. The package starts with £25,591 base plus £2,000 night-shift allowance and £2,000 London weighting, with expected OTE of £37,000–£39,000, plus bonus, commission, a company

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years with no more than six penalty points.
• Self-motivated, reliable and proactive.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Previous kitchen/catering cleaning experience is advantageous.
• Experience with specialist cleaning chemicals is preferred.
• DBS check may be required depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hygiene cleaning services in the catering industry, including kitchen and ventilation cleaning.
• Work reactively in a fast-paced business with week-to-week changes.
• Be part of an on-call rota and provide advice to customers when required.
• Maintain excellent customer service and a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures.

Skills

UK driving licence

Self-motivation

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Work at heights

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 £2,000 London weightingExpected OTE: £37,000 to £39,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes and overtime availableBenefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI RewardsRelocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle inWork-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 salaryIndustry-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

Catering Technician 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

Catering 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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