Graduate Management Programme- Hygiene

Rentokil Initial Careers; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,655 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Relocation support

Industry-leading training

Private healthcare scheme

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading hygiene management company is seeking driven graduates for their Graduate Management Programme in Newcastle upon Tyne. This full-time role starts as a Hygiene Technician, with training in technical, sales, and management skills, offering a competitive salary of £26,655 per annum plus bonuses. Successful candidates will have a chance for career progression after their first year, along with relocation support, performance-linked salary grading, and a variety of additional benefits to enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 Bachelor's degree.
• Full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 6 months.
• Strong work ethic and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential hygiene services to a variety of clients.
• Respond to emergency hygiene needs and participate in an on-call rota.
• Provide expert advice and professional service to clients.
• Gain hands-on experience in biohazard cleaning, flood clean-up, and infection control.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Customer service skills

Flexibility to meet business needs

Education

Minimum 2.2 Bachelor's degree

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Graduate Management Programme - Rentokil Specialist Hygiene UK

Kickstart Your Career in Hygiene Management

Are you a driven graduate seeking a hands‑on role with real career progression? Rentokil Specialist Hygiene is hiring ambitious graduates based all over the UK. Join our team and start a rewarding career where your development is our top priority.

Why Choose Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Earn a starting salary of £26,655 per annum, plus shift allowances, with bonuses and commission (OTE up to £29,000). Enjoy a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and company discounts.
• Relocation Support: Moving over 2 hours away? We offer up to £5,000 to help with relocation.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a full‑time, Monday‑Friday schedule (40 hour week) with opportunities for overtime and increased earnings.
• Industry‑Leading Training: Start as a Hygiene Technician and gain comprehensive training in technical, sales, and management skills, including Level 1 and 2 hygiene qualifications and BESCA certification.
• Career Progression: After your first year, you'll have the opportunity to shape your career path with potential supervisory or sales opportunities. This is based on performance and availability of roles.

The Graduate Management Role

Begin your graduate journey as a Specialist Hygiene Technician with a 12‑month training plan covering a defined geographical area. As a Specialist Hygiene Technician, you will:

• Deliver essential hygiene services to a variety of clients.
• Respond to emergency hygiene needs and participate in an on‑call rota.
• Provide expert advice and professional service to clients.
• Gain hands‑on experience in biohazard cleaning, flood clean‑up, infection control, and more.
• All the while working towards your Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in hygiene, plus a BESCA certification in Air or Grease Hygiene.

After your first year, you'll have the opportunity to shape your career path with potential supervisory or sales opportunities. This is based on performance and availability of roles. You'll be backed up by our tried and tested internal promotion model. At RI we encourage people to build their own careers, while we will provide the support and training to progress, it's down to you to seek out the right next step.

Requirements

• Minimum 2.2 Bachelors degree.
• Full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 6 months.
• Strong work ethic and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to meet business needs.

Benefits

• 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.
• Leads Commission scheme available – 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.

Join a Global Leader in Hygiene – A company putting “People First”

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is a global leader in pest control, hygiene, and plant care, operating across 90+ countries. As a company that values people, we invest heavily in training and innovation to provide a supportive, environmentally conscious work environment where your growth matters. Rentokil Specialist Hygiene are experts in providing a rapid and empathetic response to challenging hygiene issues. We are committed to innovation and have a dedicated research and development team to ensure that we always have access to the best technology, specialist cleaning techniques and equipment to help keep people safe. We are committed to driving green and operating sustainably by ensuring that we offer sustainable solutions and minimising the use of harmful chemicals.

Join us and become part of a team committed to making a real impact. Apply today to start an exciting career with Rentokil Specialist Hygiene.

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