Driver

Rentokil Initial Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services company in England seeks a motivated and customer-focused Driver to join their team in Thetford. The role involves traveling to various customer sites to manage hazardous waste disposal while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and good communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits, including a relocation package, company vehicle, and bonus schemes, are offered. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday and emphasizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Uniform

RI Rewards

Healthcare scheme

Pension scheme

EAP access

Bonus and commission schemes

Long service recognition

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years with no more than six penalty points.
• Comfortable working in a very manual role involving loading and unloading.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to and from customers to collect and dispose of hazardous waste items.
• Ensure vehicle safety and adhere to RI Drive Smart guidance.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional image.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Full UK driving licence

ADR certificate

Job description

Initial Medical Driver

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking a Driver to join our dedicated team at the Thetford branch, covering Cambridge and the surrounding areas. If you enjoy managing your own schedule and providing excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £25,817 per annum
• Expected OTE: £27,817 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes 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).
• Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers' needs.

The Driver Role

As a driver, you will travel to and from our customers to collect and dispose of their hazardous waste items. Key responsibilities include:

• Visiting a number of different customer sites servicing their hazardous waste facilities such as sharp bins, poisons, dental waste and other types of waste - don’t worry, we have a world-class accident rate!
• Ensuring that your vehicle is safe at all times and that you take care on the road and follow our RI Drive Smart guidance
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times

Driver Requirements

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• You will need to be comfortable working in a very manual role as you will be loading and unloading units and bins
• An ADR certificate would be great but this is not essential
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs
• Ability to use own initiative and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for

Driver 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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