Graduate Management Programme - Hygiene

Rentokil Initial Group; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 35,506 - 50,619; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Relocation assistance (up to £5,000)

Private healthcare

Company pension

Discounts and cashback (RI Rewards)

Overtime opportunities

Leads commission scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Long service recognition

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Rentokil Specialist Hygiene UK is seeking highly motivated graduates for a structured 6–12 month training path in Hygiene Technician roles across a defined geographical area. You will start with hands-on hygiene services, respond to emergencies, and build client-facing expertise while progressing toward Level 1/2 qualifications and BESCA certification.

After the initial training, there are opportunities for supervisory or sales roles based on performance and business needs, with a supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 degree in a BSc or a BA in Management/Hospitality/Logistics/Environmental Health.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo DBS check (if required).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential hygiene services to a variety of clients.
• Respond to emergency hygiene needs and participate in an on-call rota.
• Provide expert advice and professional service to clients.
• Gain hands-on experience in biohazard cleaning, flood clean-up, infection control.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

2.2 degree (BSc or BA) in Management/Hospitality/Logistics/Environmental Health

Job description

Graduate Management Programme - Rentokil Specialist Hygiene UK

Kickstart Your Career in Hygiene Management

Are you a driven graduate seeking a hands-on role with real career progression? Rentokil Specialist Hygiene is hiring ambitious graduates for our Bristol branch. No prior experience required as we provide comprehensive, industry-leading training.

Why Choose Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Earn a starting salary of £26,655 per annum plus £2K shift allowance, plus bonuses and commission (OTE up to £38,000). Enjoy a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and company discounts.
• Relocation Support: Moving over 2 hours away? We offer up to £5,000 to help with relocation.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time, Monday-Friday schedule (40 hour week) with opportunities for overtime and increased earnings.
• Industry-Leading Training: Start as a Hygiene Technician and gain comprehensive training in technical, sales, and management skills, including Level 1 and 2 hygiene qualifications and BESCA certification.
• Career Progression: After your first 6-12 months, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career path with potential Supervisory or Sales opportunities. This is based on performance and availability of roles.

The Graduate Management Role:

Begin your Graduate journey as a Specialist Hygiene Technician with a 6- 12-month training plan covering a defined geographical area. As a Specialist Hygiene Technician, you will:

• Deliver essential hygiene services to a variety of clients
• Respond to emergency hygiene needs and participate in an on-call rota
• Provide expert advice and professional service to clients
• Gain hands-on experience in biohazard cleaning, flood clean-up, infection control, and more
• All the while working towards your Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in hygiene, plus a BESCA certification in Air or Grease Hygiene

After your first 6-12 months, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career path with potential Supervisory or Sales opportunities. This is based on performance and availability of roles.

You’ll be backed up by our tried and tested internal promotion model. At RI we encourage people to build their own careers, while we will provide the support and training to progress, it’s down to you to seek out the right next step.

• Minimum 2.2 degree in a BSc or a BA in Management/Hospitality/Logistics/Environmental Health degree.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong work ethic and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to meet business needs.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (if required).

• 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.

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.

Join a Global Leader in Hygiene - A company putting "People First"

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is a global leader in pest control, hygiene, and plant care, operating across 90+ countries. As a company that values people, we invest heavily in training and innovation to provide a supportive, environmentally conscious work environment where your growth matters.

Rentokil Specialist Hygiene are experts in providing a rapid and empathetic response to challenging hygiene issues. We are committed to innovation and have a dedicated research and development team to ensure that we always have access to the best technology, specialist cleaning techniques and equipment to help keep people safe. We are committed to driving green and operating sustainably by ensuring that we offer sustainable solutions and minimising the use of harmful chemicals.

Join us and become part of a team committed to making a real impact.

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