Operational Route
If a role in Operations could be for you, then the type of roles we have available are Service Team Leader, Local Operations Manager and Area Operations Manager. Click here to learn more.
Rentokil Graduate Scheme
Do you want to start your career with us? A fast-track to management, our Graduate Scheme ensures you can grow and develop into a career that you choose! We recognise that every person is an individual, with different learning speeds and interests, so for this reason, the programme is flexible and driven by YOU to choose your career path.
Why Rentokil?
We are committed to being a world-class Employer of Choice and aim to recruit, attract and retain the best graduates from across the UK!
We were voted No.1 for Britain’s Most Admired Companies in Management Today, won overall for Diversity and Inclusion, which is part of the Rentokil Initial ethos. We were also voted No.1 in the Britain’s Best Workplace Awards by Indeed.co.uk in the same year. Additionally, we have been placed 9th in the FTSE100 companies for gender diversity in the Equity Index 2022/23 and our gender pay gap in 2022 was 3% in favour of women.
Degree requirements
Have a minimum of a 2:2 in one of the following subject matters:
- Science related degree
- Hospitality Business Management
- Hotel and Hospitality Management
- Business Management
- Business Studies
- Management Studies
- Retail Management
Where Can the Graduate Scheme Lead?
With flexible start dates throughout the year, our graduate scheme opens a career path that can lead into a Sales, an Operational or a more Technical pathway. In addition, we offer world-class training to our graduates at our purpose-built home for science, innovation and training - The Power Centre.
We currently have graduates in post who have progressed into very senior positions within our companies, including one who is a Board Director. Other graduate career journeys have also taken them overseas to our operations in countries and regions such as Australia, the Middle East and North America.
Hear from our Graduates
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Benefits
- Competitive starting salary at £25,705, with weighting allowance for roles in the London area
- Expected OTE from £28,500 - £34,000 per annum
- Benefit from life insurance and enrolment in our company pension scheme
- A chance to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes
- Access to a company vehicle and fuel card, which means no fuel costs
- Access to discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
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Our Graduate Scheme Information Sheet will give you an insight into life as a Graduate at Rentokil Initial.
Graduate Scheme Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a specific degree to apply for the graduate scheme?
Yes, you must hold a 2.2 degree or higher to be eligible for our Graduate Management Schemes. While we accept various subjects, a Science or Business-related degree is preferred for our Pest Control, Specialist Hygiene, and Washroom Hygiene pathways, whereas Urban Planters welcomes broader disciplines in horticulture. You must also possess a full UK driving licence, with no more than six penalty points.
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What does the graduate scheme at Rentokil Initial involve?
Graduates join as a Technician, or in Indoor Sales to gain essential "hands-on" experience from day one. Our graduate schemes are available in our Pest Control, Specialist Hygiene, Urban Planters and Washroom Hygiene businesses, and are designed to build your technical expertise and commercial confidence. Once you are familiar with the fundamentals of the business, you will be encouraged to seek your next role in pathways, such as Operations, Sales or Technical.
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How can I progress in the graduate scheme?
You progress by learning the business from the ground up, spending your first year getting stuck into the day-to-day work of a technician or internal sales person. This hands-on experience is where you earn your industry-recognised qualifications and build the technical knowledge you'll need to lead others later. After twelve months, you will be in a strong position to apply for leadership or specialist roles, such as Team Leader or Sales Surveyor, as they become available.
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What does a day in the life of a graduate look like?
A day in the life involves performing essential frontline duties, such as delivering pest control treatments, hygiene services, or interior landscaping maintenance. You will travel to diverse customer locations, from commercial offices to residential homes, managing your own route and recording service data digitally. You will also attend formal graduate assessment days to network with other graduates and review your development.
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What is the salary of a graduate at Rentokil Initial?
Graduates typically start with a basic salary between £25,700 and £27,000, with London-based roles offering an additional weighting allowance of up to £2,000. Your total On-Target Earnings (OTE) can range from £31,000 to £34,000, including performance bonuses and commission earned by submitting successful sales leads. The full package also includes a company vehicle, fuel card, and "RI Rewards" for retail discounts.
Sustainability, the Rentokil Initial Way!
- We strongly believe in providing humane and sustainable solutions, while reducing our emissions
- Our focus is on minimising the waste we produce and actively increasing recycling efforts to protect the environment
- Wherever possible, we use non-toxic pest management alternatives to ensure a more sustainable approach
