Business and Science Graduate Scheme

Rentokil Pest Control - Graduate Pest Control Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Enjoy problem‑solving and helping customers? Become a Graduate Pest Control Technician with Rentokil in Elgin
. Full training provided, no experience necessary. We are currently seeking a Graduate Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team covering Elgin and the surrounding areas
.

Graduate Pest Control Technician Role:

We are looking for a Pest Control Technician to join our Aberdeen branch, initially supporting our wider regional territory. For the first six months, you will work as a mobile technician, travelling across the various patches covered by the Aberdeen branch to provide service support where it’s needed most. Because this involves staying away from home during the working week, you will receive an additional £20 per day for each day spent away.

After this initial six‑month period, you will transition into a permanent, local patch‑based role, providing dedicated support to customers in a specific area near your home base.

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.
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times.

During the next 12‑36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your career path from one of the following roles:

• Sales Surveyor
• Field Biologist
• Service Team Leader
• Key Account Manager

• A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject including Social Science, or a BA in Business Management, Hospitality or Tourism.
• A desire to work hard and have fun while meeting and interacting with customers daily.
• 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.

• Competitive
  
  Salary Package:
  
  Start with a basic salary of £27,669 per annum.
• Expected OTE: £32,566 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and 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.
• Access to a company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Salary grading system – linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes.

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