Rentokil Initial the experts in pest control has been providing quality pest control in Australia since 1965 - the most trusted pest controller.

We are currently looking for a Pest Control Technician - Trainee or Licenced to join our team servicing our clients in and around Canberra. This role gives you an excellent work-life balance for family time.

This is a great opportunity for someone who strives to deliver fantastic customer service while enjoying being on the road, working autonomously whilst meeting new people and maintaining quality pest control to Rentokil Initial’s standard.

Benefits

• Pest license paid by Rentokil Initial
• A fully maintained company van including fuel card
• Mobile phone
• Bonus structure
• Company Uniform including PPE
• Comprehensive training and induction

Wondering what a typical day looks like for our Pest Control Service Technicians?

Morning

• You will have your own company vehicle at home, therefore, in your company uniform, you’ll either travel to your first customer of the day or head to the depot to load your van with stock for your day's work.

On the road

• Your day will be spent visiting a number of different customers. No two days will be the same due to the variety of industries you will service.
• You will service your customers’ sites by;
• Inspecting customer premises for signs of pests and carrying out measures as required to eliminate pests
• Clean and remove evidence of pest behavior
• Advise customers on maintenance and hygiene of their premises
• Complete accurate Service Reports after every visit
• Whilst you don’t need to be an athlete, you will work up a sweat servicing multiple sites, so you would need to be physically fit.
• You will be responsible for your own health and safety - this means it’s your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is safe at all times and that you take care on the road.

End of day

• Unless you need to re-stock, time to go home and relax and unwind.
• At the depot, is the best time for you to debrief with your manager and discuss how your day has gone.

To be considered for the Pest Technician position you need to have;

• Valid Australian driver's license - manual license if possible!
• Confident using a mobile phone service app/tablet
• Interest in pest control or related industry experience
• Ability to successfully acquire a Working with Children Check
• As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references and police checks.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives including pest control, plants and washroom hygiene. Two million customers rely on us to do the job, quickly and effectively, our customers range from multinationals to local restaurants, schools and individual homeowners.

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

"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

“Being in the Rentokil Initial Team, it feels like a family.”

Thanh Nguyen 

Technician

“I’ve recently become a new dad and was supported to take the time off with no pressure.”

Ronald Weir 

Local Service Manager

Welcome to CT, the ultimate destination for tech enthusiasts! We're not just any workplace, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked 23rd in Australia's Best Workplaces 2022, and now we've been rated as the coolest Best Place to Work in Tech 2023! With a team of over 260 tech wizards, we're constantly pushing the boundaries and working at the forefront of the tech industry in Australia and NZ.

Our CEO, Adam Centorrino, is dedicated to customer service, having won the Customer Service Executive of the Year award twice, and we've also won an incredible 10 consecutive Australian Service Excellence Awards! We're not just focused on our customers, we prioritise our employees too. With flexible work culture, growth opportunities, wellness benefits, and an inclusive workplace culture, we're dedicated to making sure our team members are happy.

Now, enough about us – let's talk about you. We're expanding our team, and we're on the hunt for a key role to join our Professional Services Team.

Requirements of the Role:

• Establish and lead a cross discipline team to plan and deliver scope of works.

• Manage current and future relationships with key stakeholders including; capability managers, platform sponsors and delivery agencies, industry partners, and other interest parties.

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement activities as part of the broader leadership team which may include; fostering a collaborative and respectful culture, identifying opportunities for business improvements and engage with SMEs for input into project planning and approvals.

• Maintain compliance with existing and emerging reporting requirements that may include; senate estimates, queries, monthly performance reporting, additional and budget estimates, project risks, etc.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with complex secure communication systems or C4I systems.

• Experience leading multi discipline integrated project teams.

• Previous experience in the Defence environment.

• Understanding of Government gate approval process.

Desirable:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in the use of MS-Office suite of software.

• A deep and thorough understanding of Project Management practices.

• Comfortable working in a changing and complex environment and at times without a pre-defined procedure.

• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and familiarise oneself with new systems.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to use initiative when appropriate.

• Understand their own self-assessed competency and to seek assistance when required.

• Build trusted and valued relationships with team members, and other stakeholders.

Please note: The successful candidate must have PV clearance. Applications without a PV clearance won't be considered

Estimated start date

ASAP

Initial contract duration

9 months

Location of work

ACT

Working arrangements

Candidates MUST be located in Canberra, ACT and available to work from the office located ACT.

Security clearance

Must have NV1

Our company is more than just a workplace, it's a hub of inspiration and creativity where employees love to work! Here's why:

• We offer a wealth of training and development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals, including a diverse range of courses, certifications, and personalised coaching.
• We care about your physical and mental wellbeing, which is why we offer wellbeing subsidies that provide discounts on gym, yoga, and Pilates memberships.
• We understand that technology is key to your success, which is why we offer cost-price tech discounts so you can stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

• We believe in working hard and playing hard, and foster team bonding through a variety of events that help you connect with your colleagues outside of work.
• We believe in your potential and offer a personalised career and learning plan tailored to your unique goals and aspirations, committed to supporting you in becoming the best version of yourself.
• We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, and prioritise health, wellbeing, and fun in our workplace culture.

When you join Centorrino Technologies, you know you are joining an organisation that is driven by our values and innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences. We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI, First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.