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Science Graduate Pest Control Technician - Travelling Role - Birmingham

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Rentokil Initial

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
  • £25.7K
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need a science degree, UK driving licence, flexibility, desire to work hard & have fun, and be comfortable with travelling for this Pest Control Technician role.
  • You will travel across the UK to support branches, solving customer pest control issues, receiving industry training, and choosing a career path within 36 months.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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

FAQs

What kind of background is preferred for this role?

Science graduates with degrees in disciplines such as life sciences, biology, zoology, or animal science are preferred for this role.

What is the main responsibility of a Science Graduate Pest Control Technician?

The main responsibility is to provide expert, reliable, and professional pest control advice to customers, both commercial and residential.

Is this a stationary role or does it involve traveling?

This role involves traveling, as technicians will need to visit various locations to provide pest control services.

What skills are important for a Science Graduate Pest Control Technician?

Strong scientific knowledge, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills are important for this role.

What kind of training is provided for this role?

Rentokil provides comprehensive training to ensure that technicians are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle pest control tasks effectively.

Rentokil Initial

Global leaders in Pest Control, Hygiene, Plants & Scenting services

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1925
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Rentokil Initial plc employs 44,500 people across 83 countries - offering the experience and expertise of a multi-national organisation, whilst delivering services with the agility and characteristics of a local business. As world leaders in Pest Control and Hygiene & Well-being services, we deliver services that protect people and enhance lives, to commercial and private customers worldwide. Rentokil Initial plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 50).