Pest Control Technician
- Operations / Technical Services
- Full-time
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Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
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Love getting out on the road, solving problems on your feet and meeting new people? A role as a pest control technician with Rentokil Initial could be what you’re looking for.
As a pest control technician, you’ll be responsible for working with commercial and residential customers to keep their premises pest-free.
So, if you are a natural-born problem solver who values autonomy and flexibility, and are looking to be part of an organisation where you are empowered and supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of being part of the Rentokil Initial team:
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare
- Working for the world’s largest pest control company
- A fully-maintained company van including fuel card
- Mobile phone
- Employee cash incentive programs & bonuses
- Company uniform, safety boots and all the tools you need
- Comprehensive induction, training and qualification
- Access to employee assistance program, for you and your family
- Ongoing learning and development
- Career Progression, many of our technicians have expanded into managerial, supervisory or cross functional roles
...and more!
At Rentokil Initial, we take care of the training, but what we do need from you is:
- Valid manual driver’s license
- As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references and police checks
- Experience working independently to achieve set targets
- Ability to communicate to internal stakeholders and clients both verbally and in writing
- Confident using a mobile phone service app/tablet
- Manage, maintain and build upon client relationships
About Rentokil Initial
At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene and indoor plant care. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives and preserve our planet, every day.
From washrooms, to aged care homes, to office plantscaping and classrooms – we're there, ready, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.
We operate three brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene and Ambius Indoor Plants. Our parent company, Rentokil Initial plc, employs more than 56,000 people across more than 80 countries, supporting over 5 million customers.
“The culture is really supportive, you feel like you’re included by the whole business.”
Suzy Harris
Technician
“Being in the Rentokil Initial Team, it feels like a family.”
Thanh Nguyen
Technician
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