Hygiene Service Technician

Rentokil Initial; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Uniform

RI Rewards

Relocation support

Extra leave after 5 years

Refer a Friend

Private Healthcare

Pension

Discounts

Overtime opportunities

EAP

Job summary

Rentokil Initial in Newcastle (North East) is hiring a Specialist Hygiene Technician to deliver a range of hygiene cleaning services across environments. You will train on the job and build expertise while working on-site.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus/commission schemes, a company vehicle, pension, private healthcare, and opportunities for career development. A driving licence is essential and DBS checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities are essential.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing work patterns.
• Willingness to pass a DBS check where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene cleaning services across diverse environments, with thorough on-site work.
• Operate on an on-call rota (typically twice a quarter).
• Offer expert advice to customers and ensure high standards of service.
• Maintain a professional image and deliver outstanding customer support.

Skills

Driving Licence

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Rentokil Specialist Hygiene Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking a Specialist Hygiene Technician to join our dedicated team at the Newcastle branch, covering the North East and surrounding areas. No prior experience required as we provide comprehensive, industry-leading training. 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 £26,655 per annum.
• Expected OTE: £30,000-£35,000 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), 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 Specialist Hygiene Technician Role

In this role, you will provide a range of hygiene cleaning services across various environments and premises. These services include biohazard cleaning, flood water damage clean up, infection control, police and prison cell cleaning, sharps removals, trauma and crime scene cleaning, along with some more technical cleaning which may include factory cleans, cleaning at high level and silo cleaning, with full training provided. 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 (typical twice a quarter)
• Offering valuable advice to customers when required
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times

• 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.
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for.

• 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.

Be Yourself in Your Application!

At Rentokil Initial, we value innovation, but we want to see the real you! While AI can help with structure and grammar, make sure your application shows your true passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out.

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 Initial 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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