Trainee Pest Control Technician

Rentokil Initial Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pest control company in Watford is seeking a Pest Control Technician to provide top-notch service to clients. You will inspect premises for pest signs, tackle pest issues, and offer clients valuable advice on hygiene. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £29,848, with a potential OTE of £37,000, a company vehicle, and benefits like a pension scheme and additional earnings through bonuses. This is a full-time, permanent role with a focus on exciting opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Private Healthcare scheme

Salary grading system linked to performance

Long service recognition with additional leave

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for over two years with no more than six penalty points.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer premises for signs of pests and identify potential risks.
• Swiftly tackle pest problems and clean evidence of pest behavior.
• Provide advice on hygiene and maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Rentokil Pest Control Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £29,848.
• Expected OTE: £37,000 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. 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.

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 - 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.

Social Links

Website: https://www.rentokil.co.uk/

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Equal Opportunities

Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy https://www.rentokil.co.uk/careers/privacy