Lead Pest Control Technician — Vehicle, Bonuses & Overtime

Rentokil Initial; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform

RI Rewards

Private Healthcare

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Refer a Friend (£1,000)

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our Coventry branch, covering Rugby to Hereford area. You will manage your schedule, solve on-site pest problems, and provide bird and rodent-proofing solutions to commercial and domestic clients.

Salary starts at £27,669 per annum with expected OTE of £32,000, plus company vehicle, fuel card, uniform, RI Rewards, and a range of benefits. Full-time, 40-hour week, with potential for overtime and occasional weekend/OOH work.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• GCSE Maths and English at level C (Grade 4) or above is advantageous.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.
• DBS check may be required depending on the role.

Responsibilities

• Visit new and existing commercial and domestic customers, providing bird and rodent-proofing solutions including bird netting, bird points and rodent-proofing systems.
• Install pest control hardware such as external bait stations and use the Flexi Armour system to prevent pest ingress; support routine inspections.
• Manage job safety, follow risk assessments and method statements, and ensure safe working practices, especially at heights or in confined spaces.
• As lead technician, oversee job progression from start to finish; order materials and access equipment; manage day-to-day operations independently when required.
• Provide excellent customer service by engaging with clients, identifying pest problems, and exploring opportunities for new business.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driving licence

Problem solving

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4)

Tools

Flexi Armour system

Job description

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our Coventry branch, covering Rugby to Hereford area. You will manage your schedule, solve on-site pest problems, and provide bird and rodent-proofing solutions to commercial and domestic clients.

Salary starts at £27,669 per annum with expected OTE of £32,000, plus company vehicle, fuel card, uniform, RI Rewards, and a range of benefits. Full-time, 40-hour week, with potential for overtime and occasional weekend/OOH work.