Business & Science: Graduate Scheme
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
Full Time
02-04-2025
Job Specifications
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 in Glasgow Area. Full training provided, no experience necessary. Apply now!
We are currently seeking a Graduate Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team at the Coatbridge branch, covering the Glasgow City Centre area. Successful individuals in this role have included graduates with a science-based, business management or social science degree. If you're looking for a company that prioritises colleague development, this could be the job for you!
Why Join Rentokil?
Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £25,705 per annum
Expected OTE: £30,000 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? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in
Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr 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
Graduate Pest Control Technician Role:
You will start as a Pest Control Technician, with your initial 6-12 months 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. Key responsibilities include:
Inspecting customer premises for signs of pests and identifying potential risks
Swiftly tackling pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour
Offering valuable advice to customers on the maintenance and hygiene of their premises
Completing accurate reports after every visit
Providing exceptional customer service and upholding 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.
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
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
Benefits
Additional opportunities to earn more 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 our business
Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme
Enrolment in our company pension scheme
Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
Overtime opportunities - potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers
Uncapped leads commission - although this isn't a sales job, we appreciate and reward you 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
A Company Putting "People First"
Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 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 Ambius 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 developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.
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About the Company
Rentokil Initial plc employs 62,900 people across 90 countries. We are the leaders in pest control and hygiene services. Do you want to join our team? Know more
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