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# Rentokil Pest Control – Graduate Pest Control Technician: Surrounding Areas
Take the first step in your career in pest control with a fully supported graduate opportunity!
Why This Role?
Love solving puzzles and helping people? As a Graduate Pest Control Technician with Rentokil, you’ll:
- Use comprehensive training (no prior experience required!)
- Prioritise customer service while tackling real-world pest problems
- Earn while learning, with career progression opportunities in 12–36 months
Empowering you to make a real difference in keeping residential, commercial, and public spaces pest-free—because a well-run business thrives when its environment is protected.
Key Locations
Hersham, Surbiton, Worcester Park, Molesey, and nearby areas.
About the Role
Rentokil is seeking a dedicated Graduate Pest Control Technician to join its team covering five distinct postcodes. As a new starter, you’ll receive full industry-recognised training. Many successful candidates have achieved degrees in:
- Science-based subjects (BSc)
- Social sciences
- Business management
We at Rentokil believe our colleagues’ development is investment. Not only do we provide extraordinary training but our structure is built to grow alongside your aspirations.
National Learning Pathway
For the next 18 months, you will commit to exploring your chosen geographical area while mastering pest control. Key activities include:
Essential Responsibilities
- Inspect and assess customer premises for pests, identifying risks quickly and efficiently.
- Respond to identified pest issues through comprehensive cleaning, treatment, and removal of pest evidence.
- Advise customers with expertise on preventative maintenance and hygiene best practices.
- Document visits accurately, ensuring full transparency and professionalism.
- Development of relationships through exceptional customer service.
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Following this foundation, in 12–36 months, you’ll fast-track into one of the following roles depending on your interests and strengths:
- Sales Surveyor – Technician-level advisory generation
- Field Biologist – Advancing pest monitoring techniques
- Service Team Leader – Ultimate management of operational success
- Key Account Manager – Strategic oversight for enterprise and public-sector clients
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- A minimum 2.2 university degree in:
- A science, BSc, social science, business management, hospitality or tourism.
Key Attributes
- Passion for problem-solving and a desire to help people daily.
- Adaptability to flexible shifts to meet operational demands.
- Possibly be required to complete a DBS check depending on vacancy details.
Bonus Perks
- Opportunity to earn more via commission and overtime must agreed.
- Leads commission – You may qualify for rewards when passing on high-value new business opportunities.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive Package
- Starts at £27,788 pounds per annum, with bonuses and commissions available.
- London weighting (if applicable): £3,000 additional p.a.
- Expected Take Home (OTE): £35,000 annually.
Supportive Offerings
- Company vehicle and fuel card – to focus your teamwork on the road.
- Modern uniform + smartphone allocation.
- Reward points (RI Rewards) — access to exclusive discounts and cashback perks.
Work-Life Balance
- 40-hour week (Mon–Fri).
- Eligibility for overtime, with possible expansion to 48 hours/week (and a proportional salary increase).
Development & Career Growth
- Access to a pension scheme.
- Digital Private Healthcare options.
- Firm commitment to career progression.
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Wellbeing and Lifestyle Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for Counselling & 24/7 mental health support.
- Five additional days leave after 5 years service.
- Referral scheme – Earn up to £1,000 for sharing success stories with friends.
About Rentokil Initial
Rentokil Initial (part of FTSE100 company BETX) is one of the world’s leading environmental services organisations. Family-owned and valued, we operate in 90+ countries, shaping everyday spaces while helping to create healthier communities. Over the years, our brands — namely Rentokil (pest control), Initial (hygiene services), and Ambius (interior vegetation & olfactory matters) — have developed a reputation for professionalism and heritage.
Our Ethics & Values
As a People First organisation, we foster a culture that empowers talent. By ensuring strong training frameworks and opportunities for development, we help you realise your professional potential. Our team is known for this commitment, and it inspires elsewhere too.
Practice Equals Live Examples
With a diverse workforce and a range of pioneering innovations, we create a workplace where every perspective counts.
Getting Involved
Proactively apply, highlight your passion for science or hands-on problem-solving, and elucidate your fit for professional development.
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