Science Graduate Pest Control Technician

Key InformationThis role comes with a basic salary of £27,280 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 tocustomers spanning both commercial and residential. Colleagues who have been successful in thisrole have included science graduates with degrees in disciplines such as life sciences, biology,zoology or animal science.Expected OTE: £32,000 per annumPermanent: A full time role, working Monday to Friday (40hr week), with early start/early finishLocation: You will cover the Crawley/Horsham area within this role, with an expectation that you will visit the local branch on occasion.The RoleThis is a field-based role which would suit an enthusiastic individual who likes to manage their owntime 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-recognisedtraining. During the next 12 - 36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your owncareer path down one of the following routes:● Sales Surveyor● Field Biologist● Service Team Leader● Key Accounts ManagerRequirements:● 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 needBenefits:● Company vehicle and fuel card● Monthly bonus scheme● Life insurance● Enrolment to our company contributory pension scheme● Salary grading system - linked to performance for those colleagues who are keen to developtheir career within our business● Uncapped overtime - opportunities are regularly available to meet the needs of ourcustomers in a growing market● Uncapped leads commission - although this isn’t a sales job, we reward you for passing onsales 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 entitlementfollowing the completion of five years of service● Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - which is FREE to access and available 24 hoursa 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 in88 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world’sleading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygieneservices 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 investa lot of time and money in training and in developing all of our colleagues to be the best that theycan, 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 workingenvironment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here.Our Social LinksWebsite: 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...