Rentokil Pest Control - Graduate Scheme

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites ambitious graduates to join their Graduate Scheme in Birmingham. This unique program offers a fast track to management, providing personalized career development paths tailored to individual aspirations. With a competitive salary and extensive training, graduates can choose exciting roles such as Key Account Manager or Field Biologist. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a range of benefits including a company vehicle, fuel card, and exclusive rewards. This is your opportunity to embark on a rewarding career with real growth potential.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Uniform

Life insurance

Pension scheme enrollment

Discounts from retailers

Uncapped overtime

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in Science or Business Management.
• Full UK driving license and strong work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pest control support to customers in a specific area.
• Choose your career path after initial training as a Pest Control Technician.

Skills

Pest Control

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

BSc in Science

BA Hons in Business Management

Job description

Welcome to the Rentokil Graduate Scheme, where your journey to success begins! Join us and fast-track your way into management, with a flexible program tailored to your individual learning pace and career interests.

This opportunity comes with a competitive basic salary of £25,705 per annum, along with enticing benefits such as a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and exclusive RI Rewards.

Location: Birmingham

Embark on your professional journey with us through the Rentokil Graduate Program – a proven fast-track to management. This program is designed for ambitious individuals, offering a flexible and personalised approach to career development. We understand that everyone is unique, with different learning styles and interests, so our program is driven by YOU to choose the career path that aligns with your aspirations.

Successful individuals who have thrived in this program hold degrees in Science and Business Management, specialising in fields such as Life Sciences, Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Business Management, Retail Management, Events Management, and Hospitality Management.

Why Choose Rentokil?

We are dedicated to being a top-tier Employer of Choice, consistently attracting and retaining the finest graduates across the UK. Recognized as No.1 in Britain’s Most Admired Companies by Management Today, we excel in Diversity and Inclusion, ranking first in the Britain’s Best Workplace Awards by Indeed.co.uk. Moreover, we've secured the 9th position in gender diversity among FTSE100 companies in the Equity Index 2022/23, with a mere 3% gender pay gap in favour of women in 2022.

Requirements

The Role

Like all Graduates that join our business, you’ll learn your trade as a Pest Control Technician, where your initial 6-12 months will be dedicated to covering a specific geographical area. You'll provide invaluable support to customers by resolving their pest control issues while receiving comprehensive industry-recognised training.

During the next 12-36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your own career path down one of the following roles:

• Key Account Manager
• Field Biologist

Rentokil offers you the platform to follow your own career path while having the ability to constantly learn on the job and develop your career.

Degree Requirements

Have a minimum of a 2:2 in one of the following subject matters:

• BSc in any Science related field such as Zoology, Life Sciences, Biology, Geography
• BA Hons in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Events Management, International Hospitality Management, Business Economics and Finance, Retail Management, Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Food Industry Management, or Retail Business Management

Additionally, you must possess a full UK driving license, a strong work ethic, and the flexibility to adapt to varying work patterns.

Where Can the Graduate Scheme Lead?

Our graduate scheme opens a career path that can lead into management roles or other pathways. We offer world-class training at The Power Centre, our dedicated facility for science, innovation, and training. Many of our graduates have progressed into senior positions, including Board Directors, and some have taken opportunities overseas in countries such as Australia, the Middle East, and North America.

• Additional opportunities to earn more with bonus and commission schemes
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card
• Benefits like life insurance and pension scheme enrollment
• Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers via RI Rewards
• Uncapped overtime and leads commission opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24/7 for you and your family and friends