Business & 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. Full training provided, no experience necessary.

We are currently seeking a Graduate Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team covering Stoke on Trent and the surrounding area. Successful individuals in this role have included graduates with a science‑based, business management or social science degree. If you are looking for a company that prioritises colleague development, this could be the job for you.

• Competitive salary package: basic salary of £27,669 per annum
• Expected OTE of £32,000 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? Up to £5,000 to help you settle in
• Work‑life balance: full‑time permanent role, Monday to Friday (40‑hour 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

Start as a Pest Control Technician, with your initial 6‑12 months dedicated to covering a specific geographical area. Provide invaluable support to customers by resolving their pest control issues while receiving comprehensive industry‑recognised training.

Key responsibilities:

• Inspect 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

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

Rentokil offers you the platform to follow your own career path while constantly learning on the job and developing your career.

• A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject, including Social Science, or a BA in Business Management, Hospitality or Tourism
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points
• 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

• Additional opportunities to earn money 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 the business
• Opportunity to contribute to a private healthcare scheme
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
• Overtime opportunities – potential to earn extra for meeting the needs of customers
• Uncapped leads commission – rewarded 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

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