Science Graduate Pest Control Technician - Travelling Role

Rentokil Pest Control - Graduate Pest Control Technician - Working Away From HomeKey InformationThis role comes with a basic salary of £25,705 per annum plus an inconvenience allowance of £5,040 per annum due to travelling and staying away from home. Benefits include a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and uniform.Additionally all accommodation whilst staying away each week is paid for by the company, you will also have breakfast and dinner paid for while you are away.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: £29,500 per annum Permanent: A full time role, working Monday to Friday (40hr week), Up to 48 hours may become available in the future with an increased salaryLocation: Travelling role across the whole of the UK (You would be expected to travel on Sunday and work/stay away from home from Monday to Friday)Requirements:The RoleThis 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. You will join our specialist hit squad supporting key branches across the UK working on service improvement. You will be working within different branches across the UK, therefore, the commitment to working and staying away from home during your working week is required. In your first 6-12 months, you will cover various areas 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 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 Comfortable with travelling and staying away from home Sunday evening through to Friday. Benefits:Benefits Include 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 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 up to £1000) 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 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... 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