Rentokil Pest Control - Graduate Scheme

TN United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company with the Rentokil Graduate Scheme, designed to fast-track your career into management. This unique opportunity offers a competitive salary and a flexible program tailored to your aspirations. As a Pest Control Technician, you'll receive comprehensive training while resolving customer issues. With a strong emphasis on personal development, this program allows you to choose your career path, whether as a Key Account Manager or Field Biologist. Experience a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion, and take the first step towards a rewarding career with endless possibilities.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Mobile Phone

Uniform

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and Cashback Offers

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in Science or Business Management.
• Possess a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support customers by resolving pest control issues.
• Learn as a Pest Control Technician for 6-12 months.

Skills

Customer Support

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

BSc in Science

BA Hons in Business Management

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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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: Livingston and surrounding areas

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:
• Zoology
• Life Sciences
• Biology
• Geography

Or BA Hons in any of the following:

• Business Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Events Management
• International Hospitality Management
• Business Economics and Finance
• Retail Management
• Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Food Industry Management
• Retail Business Management
• Hospitality 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 a management, operations, or other leadership roles. In addition, we offer world-class training at our purpose-built facility, The Power Centre.

We currently have graduates in positions who have progressed into very senior roles within our companies, including Board Directors. Some have also taken opportunities overseas in countries such as Australia, the Middle East, and North America.

• Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card
• Benefit from life insurance and enrolment into our pension scheme
• Explore discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
• Uncapped overtime opportunities to meet customer needs in a growing market
• Uncapped leads commission – rewarding you for passing on sales leads
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, 24/7 support for you and your family

Discover what our graduates love about Rentokil Initial, a typical day in their shoes, and the highlights of their transformative experience.