Service Support Operative

Rentokil Initial plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation help

Uniform benefits

Bonus & commissions

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

RI Rewards discounts

Overtime opportunities

Leads commission

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave

Refer a Friend

Industry-leading training

Job summary

Rentokil Initial plc in Edinburgh is hiring a Service Support Operative to assist the Service Manager and keep the warehouse running smoothly. Based at the Edinburgh branch, you’ll prepare stock for delivery, help drivers load/unload, work with management to meet customer needs, and maintain tidy, efficient work areas.

The role requires a full UK driving licence with few penalty points, prior warehouse experience, and a proactive, reliable attitude. DBS checks may apply depending on the position.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Organised, self-motivated and reliable.
• Demonstrate clear and confident communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to use own initiative and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• DBS check may be required depending on the role you have applied for.

Responsibilities

• Preparing customer stock for route delivery, ensuring everything is ready to go.
• Assisting our drivers with loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Working closely with drivers and management to meet customer needs.
• Packing, sorting and segregating mats, rolls, sanitary bins, nappy bins and other customer items.
• Maintain an orderly work area to ensure smooth Service Centre operations.
• Always aiming to meet and exceed customer service expectations.
• Stock Control

Skills

Driving licence

Warehouse experience

Organised

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Job description

Initial Washrooms - Service Support Operative

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking a Service Support Operative to join our dedicated team at the Edinburgh branch. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting your colleagues, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Rentokil Initial?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £26,655 per annum.
• Expected OTE: £27,500 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits: Uniform & 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’ needs.

The Service Support Operative Role

In this role, you will support the Service Manager to ensure the service in our Warehouse runs smoothly. Based in the Edinburgh branch, you will be working with your colleagues to maintain an efficient and safe environment throughout the facility. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing customer stock for route delivery, ensuring everything is ready to go
• Assisting our drivers with loading and unloading of vehicles
• Working closely with drivers and management to meet customer needs
• Packing, sorting and segregating mats, rolls, sanitary bins, nappy bins and other customer items
• Maintain an orderly work area to ensure smooth Service Centre operations
• Always aiming to meet and exceed customer service expectations
• Stock Control

Service Support Operative Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
• Organised, self-motivated and reliable
• Demonstrate clear and confident communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to use own initiative and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• 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.
• 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 scheme available - 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.

Be Yourself in Your Application!

At Rentokil Initial, we value innovation, but we want to see the real you! While AI can help with structure and grammar, make sure your application shows your true passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out.

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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