Pest Control Technician

Rentokil; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Relocation support up to £5,000

Overtime opportunities

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Pest Control Technician to cover Derby and surrounding areas. You’ll manage your own schedule, resolve pest issues on-site, and complete detailed reports with strong customer service.

Training is provided, and a DBS check may be required depending on the role. Benefits include a company vehicle, fuel card, pension, private healthcare, and relocation support up to £5,000 if moving from afar.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) is advantageous.
• GCSE-based foundation for customer interaction and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer premises for signs of pests and identify risks.
• Tackle pest problems promptly by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour.
• Provide customers with practical advice on hygiene and maintenance.
• Complete accurate reports after each visit.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and maintain a professional image at all times.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Flexible working

Problem solving

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Your role as a Pest Control Technician will involve covering a dedicated geographical area and providing support to our customers by resolving their pest issues. Key responsibilities include:

• Inspecting customer premises for signs of pests and identifying potential risks.
• Swiftly tackling pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour.
• Offering valuable advice to customers on the maintenance and hygiene of their premises.
• Completing accurate reports after every visit.
• 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.
• 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
  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.

We are currently seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team, covering Derby 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 £27,669 per annum.
• Expected OTE: £31,000 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 top-notch training to support our customers' pest control needs., 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.
• 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.