Pest Control Technician Intern
- Operations / Technical Services
- Full-time
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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
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Rentokil Initial:
Rentokil Initial is a Global services company employing over 35,000 colleagues across 70 countries. The Company is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation as it strives to protect people and enhance lives, by controlling pests, improving hygiene and improving interior spaces with plants and scenting.
We are experts in the fields we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation and technology, and affording our employees Opportunities for Growth and Development
Listening and acting on feedback is part of our culture to support colleagues and our customers. Rentokil Initial regards equality and fairness as a fundamental right of all of its colleagues.
We live our values of Service, Relationships and Teamwork which were identified by our colleagues across the world.
Find out more on careers.rentokil-initial.com
Our family of businesses:
Rentokil Pest Control is the world’s leading commercial pest control company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers.
We operate in over 65 countries and we are ranked in the top 3 in 63 of those.
We are highly innovative and have leading technical and scientific expertise and our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity.
Although we don’t provide the most luxurious of services, this is certainly essential for all of our customers, and to make sure service happens.
Initial Hygiene is the world’s leading hygiene services company who provide quality, diligent and friendly services to all our customers. We operate in over 40 countries and we are ranked in the top 3 in 38 of those. We produce high quality, tailored hygiene product ranges for washrooms - across all sectors and industries where our customers look to us for our knowledge and integrity
Ambius is the world leader in providing interior landscaping services for a range of customers from boutique hotels, to shopping centres. We use planting, scenting, flowers, artwork and exterior landscaping maintenance to improve the environment for the benefit of the customer and their employees. Ambius is a global brand across North America, Europe South Africa, Sub Sahara and Australia.
We have central support functions of Human Resources, IT, Finance, Legal and Marketing & Innovation in the Rentokil Initial Head Office locations and in country.
You would be supporting the Business in Mombasa, Nakuru or Nairobi branches
Requirements:
Vacancies have arisen for Rentokil Initial Interns (12 Months Fixed Term) in our Kenya business - Nairobi, Nakuru & Mombasa branches
RI EA is committed to achieving Diversity and Equity access to the business, therefore preference will be given to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates across all levels.
By applying to this vacancy you give consent and authorise the Company, the Company's Human Resource Department and authorised Management team to use, review, process and archive any personal information provided to the company in the course of your application as well as any information that you have provided in support of your application.
An opportunity for a newly qualified graduate:
- You can develop a career with Rentokil Initial by becoming a Pest Control expert with the opportunity to develop into Sales, Operations or Technical Support and further to Management and Leadership roles.
- Initially you will enrol on the Rentokil Initial EA Africa Internship programme where you have a professional learning experience to build your technical knowledge and skills in a practical work environment This will be followed by our Aspiring Sales Programme to develop your sales knowledge, skills and experience.
- During the internship program you will complete an accredited Pest Control course (NQF5) and undertake real field based operational roles followed by sales exposure
- Following an assessment at the end of the 12 month programme, if successful and vacancies are available, you will be given the opportunity to apply for placement in Sales, Operational or Technical roles and join our Colleague Development Programs giving you an opportunity to further your career with us to became one of our leaders of the future.
Please note the successful candidates will be registered and will be required to complete an accredited National Certificate in Pest Control which is approved by the company.
KEY WORK OUTPUTS and ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Train as a pest control or hygiene technician
- Gain on the job operational experience by working as a Pest Control Technician assistant providing quality pest control/management service in line with Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Work Procedures and Safety, Health & Environment requirements
- Achieve standards of productivity as set by the company by following routes and service plans
- Ensure the usage of the correct Personal Protective Equipment, APL and pesticide applications
- Attend all internal Sales and Technical training as required
- Complete a national certificate in pest control
- Attend the Aspiring Sales Consultant Programme
- Gain on the job sales experience by completing, updating and maintaining all required sales administration and reporting systems in compliance to policies and procedures and SHE requirements
- Locate potential business through research, prospecting, tele-canvassing, enquiries and cold calling.
- Undertake needs analysis by conducting thorough survey of client premises
- Focus on client retention through relationship building
- Identifying cross and up selling opportunities
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES
- Excellent communication & iT skills
- Proven ability of technical learning and practical application
- Ability to develop working relationships with customer
- Determination and motivation to achieve business targets
- Be organised and have the ability to perform well under pressure (resilient)
- Good numerical, literacy & administrative skills
- Problem solver and solution driven
- Engaged team player attitude
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
- Recent Graduate/ Diploma Holder - Sciences, Biology, Entomology, Agriculture, Laboratory some Sales related field of study is preferred
- Drivers Licence - essential with good ability to drive a vehicle
- Computer literate
- No previous experience required - a passion for learning and getting involved in the field is essential
Benefits:
Are you interested? Here's what you can expect when you join us...
- Opportunity for Growth
Employment Equity
Rentokil Initial believes in supporting all employees to provide equal opportunities
and avoid discrimination. We also place emphasis on workplace diversity which
means that we are serious about creating an inclusive environment that accepts
each individual's differences, embraces their strengths and provides opportunities
for all colleagues to achieve their full
Do you love to provide a valued professional service throughout your community? Do you feel like you could do the job well? Apply for the role today!
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