Pest Control Job Technician

Rentokil Initial; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Private Healthcare

RI Rewards

Overtime opportunities

Uncapped leads commission

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our team covering the Portsmouth, Southampton and Bournemouth area. You will manage your own schedule, visit customers, install bird and rodent-proofing solutions, and support field operations with a focus on safety and high-quality service.

The role offers a competitive basic salary with bonus schemes, a company vehicle and benefits. Weekend and out-of-hours work may be required to meet customer demand, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (C/4) or above advantageous.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Full UK driving licence held for 2+ years with no more than six penalty points.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.
• DBS check may be required depending on the role.

Responsibilities

• Visit 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.
• Manage job safety, follow risk assessments and method statements, and ensure safe working practices (heights/confined spaces).
• Lead technician: oversee job progression, order materials, access equipment, and manage day-to-day operations.
• Provide excellent customer service, identify pest problems, and explore opportunities for new business.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Driving licence

Flexibility

DBS check required

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4)

Job description

Rentokil Pest Control Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking a Pest Control Job Technician to join our dedicated team at the South and West Wales branch, covering the Portsmouth, Southampton and Bournemouth area. 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 £27,669 per annum.
• Expected OTE: £32,447 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 Sunday (40 hr week), with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary. There is weekend work involved in this role due to customers' demand and OOH work including overnight sometimes.
• Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers’ pest control needs.

The Role

Responsibilities Include:

• Visit new and existing commercial and domestic customers, providing bird and rodent-proofing solutions, including bird netting, bird points, and rodent-proofing systems. This may also involve clearing bird fouling and rodent droppings.
• Install pest control hardware, such as external bait stations, and utilize the Flexi Armour system to prevent pest ingress. Support routine inspections and assist local technicians as needed.
• Manage job safety, follow risk assessments and method statements, and ensure safe working practices, especially when working at heights or in confined spaces.
• As a lead technician, oversee job progression from start to finish, including ordering materials and accessing equipment, while managing day-to-day operations independently when required.
• Provide excellent customer service by engaging with clients, identifying pest problems, and exploring opportunities for new business, even in challenging conditions or weather.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) in 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.
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for

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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