Trainee Pest Control Technician

Rentokil Initial; Basildon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pest control company is seeking a Pest Control Technician to join their team in South Essex. The role involves resolving customer pest issues while providing exceptional service. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and display strong customer service skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at £27,848 per annum, with additional earnings from bonuses and commission schemes. The company prioritizes staff training and development, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Performance linked salary grading

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service recognition

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years with few penalty points.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer premises for signs of pests and identify potential risks.
• Swiftly tackle pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour.
• Provide exceptional customer service and uphold a professional image at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

GCSE in Maths and English at level C (Grade 4)

Job description

Rentokil Pest Control Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking a Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team covering the South Essex 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 £27,848 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.

The Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer premises for signs of pests and identify potential risks.
• Swiftly tackle pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour.
• Offer valuable advice to customers on the maintenance and hygiene of their premises.
• Complete accurate reports after every visit.
• Provide exceptional customer service and uphold a professional image at all times.

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.
• 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.

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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