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Science Graduate Pest Control Technician

  1. Operations / Technical Services
  2. Full-time

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Horsham, England, United Kingdom

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Key Information

This role comes with a basic salary of £28,816 per annum plus benefits (including a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and uniform).

As a global leader in pest control Rentokil provides expert, reliable and professional advice to

customers spanning both commercial and residential. Colleagues who have been successful in this

role have included science graduates with degrees in disciplines such as life sciences, biology,

zoology or animal science.

Expected OTE: £32,000 per annum

Permanent: A full time role, working Monday to Friday (40hr week), with early start/early finish

Location: You will cover the Horsham area within this role, with an expectation that you will visit the local branch on occasion.

The Role

This is a field-based role which would suit an enthusiastic individual who likes to manage their own

time and spend the day solving bespoke customer problems face to face.

In your first 6-12 months, you will cover a dedicated geographical area as a Pest Control Technician,

supporting customers with their pest control issues, whilst obtaining full 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 routes:

Sales Surveyor

● Field Biologist

● Service Team Leader

● Key Accounts Manager

Requirements:

●A minimum 2.2 degree in a science/BSc related subject including Social Science, or a BA in Business Management, Hospitality or Tourism

A full UK driving licence (This could be considered a foot role)

● 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:

● Company vehicle and fuel card

● Monthly bonus scheme

● Enrolment to our company contributory pension scheme

● Salary grading system - linked to performance for those colleagues who are keen to develop

their career within our business

● 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 reward you for passing on

sales leads to your local sales consultant

● RI Rewards - provides access to cashback and discounts from 3,000+ retailers

● Refer a Friend - to work for Rentokil Initial (and earn £500)

● Long service recognition - which includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement

following the completion of five years of service

● 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.

A Company Putting “People First”

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in

88 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.

Rentokil Initial is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse working

environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here.

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/rentokilinitialcareersuk...

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