Graduate Pest Control Technician

Graduate Pest Control Technician role with Rentokil, based in Athlone and covering Galway. You’ll inspect customer premises, identify and resolve pest problems, provide hygiene advice, complete reports, and deliver customer service. After 12–36 months, you can progress into roles such as Field Biologist, Sales Surveyor, Service Team Leader, or Key Account Manager.

We are currently seeking a Graduate Pest Control Technician to join our dedicated team at the Athlone branch, covering the Galway area. Successful individuals in this role have included graduates with a science-based, business management or social science degree. If you’re looking for a company that prioritises colleague development, this could be the job for you!

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of €30,300 per annum, with an increase once fully trained.

• Expected OTE: €35,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.

• Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform.

• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to €5,000 to help you settle in.

• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (39 hr week), with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary.

• Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers’ pest control needs.

Graduate Pest Control Technician Role:

You will start as a Pest Control Technician, with your initial 6-12 months dedicated to covering a specific geographical area. You'll provide invaluable support to customers by resolving their pest control issues while receiving comprehensive industry-recognised training.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Inspecting customer premises for signs of pests and identifying potential risks.

• Swiftly tackling pest problems by cleaning and removing evidence of pest behaviour.

• Offering valuable advice to customers on the maintenance and hygiene of their premises.

• Completing accurate reports after every visit.

• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times.

During the next 12-36 months, you will have an exciting opportunity to choose your career path from one of the following roles:

• Sales Surveyor

• Field Biologist

• Service Team Leader

• Key Account Manager

Rentokil offers you the platform to follow your own career path while constantly learning on the job and developing your career.

Requirements:

Graduate Pest Control Technician 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 full Irish driving licence.

• A desire to work hard and have fun while meeting and interacting with customers daily.

• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.

• You may be required to pass a Garda Vetting check depending on the role you have applied for

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package

• Company Vehicle & fuel card

• Long Service Awards

• Uniforms and Equipment

• Progression Opportunities

• 4 weeks annual leave increasing to 5 weeks

• Additional variable pay opportunity through the introduction of new business

• On call allowance

• Access to Company pension

• Refer a Friend bonus

• TrustPilot reward

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Life Assurance

A Company Putting “People First”

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 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 Ambius 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 developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.