Love getting out on the road, solving problems on your feet and meeting new people? A role as a pest control technician with Rentokil Initial could be what you’re looking for.

As a pest control technician, you’ll be responsible for working with commercial customers in Lismore, Ballina, Alstonville and surrounding areas to keep their premises pest-free.

The ideal applicant will live in these areas or close by, the team is run out of Arundel on the Gold Coast.

So, if you are a natural-born problem solver who values autonomy and flexibility, and are looking to be part of an organisation where you are empowered and supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits of being part of the Rentokil Initial team:

• Working for the world’s largest pest control company
• A fully-maintained company van including fuel card
• Mobile phone
• Employee cash incentive programs & bonuses
• Company uniform, safety boots 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!

At Rentokil Initial, we take care of the training, but what we do need from you is:

• Valid manual Australian driver’s license
• As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references and police checks

• Experience working independently to achieve set targets
• Ability to communicate to internal stakeholders and clients both verbally and in writing
• Confident using a mobile phone service app/tablet
• Manage, maintain and build upon client relationships

About Rentokil Initial

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're 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

"There's a sense of purpose in what I do. I get up and go to work to make sure that my people are safe, they're happy and our clients are serviced."

Darran Gibson

Local Service Manager

"Rentokil Initial is the undisputed leader in the global pest industry, and I am very happy to work for them."

Don Ng

Pest Control Technician

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted advisor relationships with assigned customers, advocating on their behalf with internal functional partners as needed
• Drive product adoption and usage of insightsoftware products and solutions to retain and grow revenue 
• Craft effective strategies for customer retention, negotiate and secure renewal agreements, and facilitate the expansion of the use of our solutions within your customer base.  
• Organize and execute and communication strategy for assigned customers, including emails, one on one meetings, monthly update calls and quarterly business reviews focus on overall customer health and adoption statistics, product reviews, and contractual status checks.
• Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly retention and growth results and annual forecasts) and clearly communicate progress to internal stakeholders
• Manage customer relationships and escalations, including high severity requests, with a focus on solving business problems and deriving customer value from insightsoftware’s solutions
• Drive a seamless customer experience by working cross-functionally with our product and services team to ensure each new customer can quickly adopt and gain value from our solutions
• Lead one or more special projects to enhance Customer Success goals and processes
• Participate in cross-functional reviews of product lines
• Train and mentor on-demand talent
• Other duties as assigned

Achievements/ Goals

• Complete Onboarding process (90 Days)
• Assume responsibilities of management of customer portfolio
• Complete renewal process for portfolio
• Engage customer in COR and regular communication cadence
• Participate in cross functional meetings.

At Ofload, we're at the forefront of digital freight services, empowering businesses to build efficient, flexible, and sustainable supply chains. Our mission is to achieve zero waste in trucking by digitising the transport industry.

Every day in Australia, around 30% of trucks travel empty and a further 50% are idle amounting to mass inefficiency and harmful environmental impacts. 

Since 2020, we've successfully removed over 5 million empty kms from Australian roads. Our customer base has expanded to over 250 businesses, and we proudly support small business carriers by connecting them with household brands like Asahi, Metcash, and Noumi.

As part of our sustainability commitment, we partnered with Trace to measure, reduce and offset our emissions, actively working to minimise our own environmental impact.

In 2022, we propelled our growth through the strategic acquisition of a Melbourne-based logistics company, and raised $60m in Series B funding. Notably, we were recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Companies.

Fast forward to 2023, Ofload was named a Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Company in Australia, and secured the 4th spot on the LinkedIn Top Startups List 2023. And here's the exciting part – we're just getting started!

We are looking to grow our team and welcome people excited by the opportunity to transform the logistics industry. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team driving change,  join us on this incredible journey!

The Role

We are looking for an excellent communicator who is passionate about getting a timely resolution. No previous experience in operations is necessary, as we'll train you on the job. This is not your typical Customer Service role, where you never speak to the customer again. Instead, you'll be responsible for establishing long lasting relationships, by building rapport and connections with both our shippers and carriers, obtaining necessary documents and resolving any issues that arise. If you're looking for more than 'just a job' and want this to be the start of your career, this is a great opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage relationships with existing customers
• Support the operations team at Ofload in the daily business
• Handling inbound queries via phone, email and facebook
• Engage with our customers directly and regularly, conducting all outbound calls
• Listening to customers to understand their needs and provide assistance to help resolve any issues
• Drive outbound operational queries by contacting carriers for essential documents or shipment updates
• Creating relationships with new customers on the platform, verifying their data and updating their profiles as required
• Record and modify customer information on our database
• Taking ownership of data entry for quotes collected by the teams
• Manage and update the platform to indicate shipment status
• Keep accurate records and document customer service actions and discussions

What You'll Bring

• High School Graduate or above
• Highly organised, self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Customer service experience preferred
• Willingness to learn and get into the weeds of the business is critical
• Experience with Salesforce is a bonus!
• Proficient at using data software including MS Excel
• Exceptional communication skills and fluent English capabilities
• Demonstrates initiative, with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Scrappy - willing to dive in, hands-on and do what’s needed
• Permitted to work in Australia permanently with no restriction on hours (required)

At Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we’d encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria.

Life at Ofload

At Ofload, our values are in our DNA and underpin the work we do every day. We are proud of the collaborative, diverse and innovative culture we continue to build. The Ofload team is motivated by a shared ambition to digitise the logistics industry and have a truckload of fun while doing it! As well as the opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with the ability to make a meaningful impact everyday, you will enjoy;

• Working in a hybrid environment with a split of in-office and working from home. Our philosophy on working is one built around connection, inclusion and flexibility.
• Holistic wellness support for you and your family through our wellbeing partnership with Acacia Connection
• Generous parental leave entitlements including 16 weeks primary caregiver leave and continued superannuation contributions
• Annual learning and development budget to support your professional growth
• Paid volunteer leave to support the causes that matter to you

Plus all the exciting perks of joining a startup - epic Ofload swag, weekly catered breakfasts, monthly team lunch, a reward and recognition program and plenty of social events.

Ofload is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, and a culture where people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. Applications are highly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

We endeavour to create an equitable recruitment process with an even playing field for all candidates. If you require any adjustments to be made, please let a member of our recruitment team know.