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Business and Science Graduate Scheme

Rentokil Initial
£27,788 - £35,000
Bermondsey

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 2 February 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Start as a Graduate Pest Control Technician with a basic salary of £27,788 per annum plus £3,000 South East allowance, with expected OTE of £35,000.
  • Receive comprehensive, industry-leading training with no prior experience required.
  • Full-time, permanent role with a Monday to Friday work week.
  • Opportunity to progress into roles such as Sales Surveyor, Field Biologist, Service Team Leader, or Key Account Manager.
  • Requires a minimum 2.2 degree in a science, social science, business management, hospitality, or tourism related subject.

About the Role

Graduate Pest Control Technician

Join Rentokil's dedicated team covering Bermondsey and surrounding areas as a Graduate Pest Control Technician. This role is ideal for problem-solvers who enjoy helping customers.

Training: Comprehensive, industry-leading training is provided, so no prior experience is required. Graduates with science, business management, or social science degrees have been successful in this role.

Why Join Rentokil?

  • Salary: Basic salary of £27,788 per annum plus a £3,000 per annum South East allowance. Expected On-Target Earnings (OTE) of £35,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes.
  • Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards.
  • Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40-hour week), with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with increased salary.
  • Training: Industry-leading training to support customer pest control needs.

Role Responsibilities

Your initial 6-12 months will be spent as a Pest Control Technician, covering a specific geographical area and resolving customer pest control issues. You will receive comprehensive, industry-recognised training.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Inspecting customer premises for pests and identifying risks.
  • Tackling pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence.
  • Advising customers on maintenance and hygiene.
  • Completing accurate reports after each visit.
  • Providing exceptional customer service.

Career Development

Over the next 12-36 months, you will have the opportunity to choose a career path from the following roles:

  • Sales Surveyor
  • Field Biologist
  • Service Team Leader
  • Key Account Manager

Rentokil offers a platform for continuous learning and career development.

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 strong work ethic and enjoyment of interacting with customers.
  • Flexibility with working patterns.
  • You may be required to pass a DBS check.

Additional Benefits

  • Bonus and commission schemes.
  • Company vehicle and fuel card.
  • Salary grading system linked to performance.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • RI Rewards (discounts and cashback).
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Leads commission.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Long service recognition (extra annual leave).
  • Refer a Friend scheme (up to £1,000).