Science Graduate Pest Control Technician
- Operations / Technical Services
- Full-time
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Rentokil Pest Control - Science Graduate Pest Control Technician
This role comes with a basic salary of £25,705 per annum plus benefits (including a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform and RI Rewards).
We are currently hiring for a Science Graduate Pest Control Technician to join the team based at our Edinburgh branch covering Fort Kinnaird areas. Successful individuals in this role have included science graduates with degrees in fields such as life sciences, biology, zoology, or animal science. If you’re looking for a company that puts its colleagues' development at the forefront, this could be the job for you!
As a global leader in pest control, Rentokil Pest Control provides expert, reliable and professional advice to customers spanning both commercial and residential sectors.
The role
You will start as a Pest Control Technician, where your initial 6-12 months will be dedicated to covering a specific geographical area. You'll provide invaluable support to customers by resolving their pest control issues while receiving comprehensive industry-recognised training.
During the next 12-36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your own career path down 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 having the ability to constantly learn on the job and develop your career.
Requirements:
Key Requirements
- A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject
- A full UK driving licence
- A desire to work hard but to also have fun, as you meet and interact with customers daily
- Flexibility with working patterns to support the business need
Benefits:
Benefits
- A basic salary of £25,705.
- Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes
- Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.
- Benefit from life insurance and enrolment into our company pension scheme
- Explore exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
- Uncapped overtime - opportunities are regularly available to meet the needs of our customers in a growing market
- Uncapped leads commission - although this isn’t a sales job, we appreciate your contributions and reward you for passing on sales leads
- Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - which is FREE to access and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to you as well as your family and friends.
- Refer a Friend scheme - to work for Rentokil Initial (and earn up to £1000)
A Company Putting “People First”
Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in 91 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider and its Ambius business is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting.
As a business we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and in developing all of our colleagues to be the best that they can, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.
Our Social Links
Website: https://www.rentokil.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rentokil-pest-con...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com//rentokilpestcontroluk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rentokil_initial_uk/
Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join the Rentokil Initial family.
Find out more about our recruitment process and prepare for your interview now.
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