Pest Control Service Technician

**Love getting out on the road, solving problems on your feet and meeting new people?**: - **Do you enjoy giving great customer service?**: - **Do you have great attention to detail?** We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a great attitude to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, based out of our **Port Melbourne depot - servicing all around Melbourne**. **Duties** - Inspecting client premises thoroughly for any sign of pests - Carrying out measures as required to eliminate the pests - Identifying sales leads in the region where possible - Building rapport with and communicating with clients regarding the eradication and prevention process - Developing and maintaining long-term customer relationships - Use of power tools to install hardware and various equipment **Benefits of being part of the Rentokil team**: - Working for the world’s largest pest control company - A fully-maintained company van including a fuel card and a mobile phone - Employee cash incentive programs and bonuses - Company uniform, full protective gear and all the tools you need - Comprehensive induction, training and qualification - Access to employee assistance program, for you and your family - Ongoing learning and development - Career Progression, many of our technicians have expanded into managerial, supervisory or cross functional roles - ...and more **What we do need from you is**: - Eligible to work full-time in Australia - Current and valid Australian driver's licence - The ability to drive a manual vehicle - preferred - High-risk licence EWP - Mandatory - White Card Construction - mandatory - The ability to handle birds - Comfortable working at heights - Communicate to internal stakeholders and clients both orally and in writing - Physically fit and the ability to work autonomously and drive long distances - High attention to detail to maintain high standards and achieve set targets - An ability to consistently work within both our client's and Rentokil's safety parameters - Confident using a mobile phone service app/tablet As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references, and police checks. If you value autonomy and flexibility, and are looking to be part of an organisation where you are empowered and supported every step of the way, we would love to hear from you. **ABOUT THE COMPANY** At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene and indoor plant care. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives and preserve our planet, every day. From washrooms, to aged care homes, to office plantscaping and classrooms - we are there, ready, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities. In Australia, we operate three brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene and Ambius Indoor Plants. Our parent company, Rentokil Initial plc, employs more than 56,000 people across more than 80 countries, supporting over 5 million customers. **Employee Testimonials**: "There are so many things I love about my job. I love being on the road, my own little van that I get to zoom around in, and the relationships and connections I get to build." Angela Smith - Technician “All of my managers have been really encouraging. They have seen things in me that I didn’t see in myself.” “The best thing about working for Rentokil Initial is the teamwork.” “At Rentokil Initial, our motto is that we are all in this together.” Amanda Haans - Local Service & Sales Manager “Being in the Rentokil Initial Team, it feels like a family.” Thanh Nguyen - Technician “I got to the point in my life where I was looking for something different. Since joining Rentokil, I’ve been provided with so many qualifications and opportunities for advancement.” Jim Evans - Senior Technician