Our teams collaborate, support and work together brilliantly across the UK and Ireland. From field technicians protecting local communities, to our colleagues supporting head office operations, everyone has an important role. Read on to discover what it’s really like to build a career with us, directly from the people who deliver our industry-leading services and support every day.
HR Manager, Rentokil Initial
Andy started with us as a HR Advisor for the north of the UK, before quickly changing to support the whole of the UK for Rentokil Pest Control. Since then, he has supported all of our UK businesses at one time or another, and is now HR Manager for Initial Washroom Hygiene, while still providing support where needed to all of our UK businesses.
Area Sales Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene
Izabela joined us as a Rookie Sales Consultant and completed our comprehensive six-week Sales Academy. She quickly graded through our sales roles, from Rookie to Senior Sales Consultant. She has attended a number of our internal courses, including Aspiring Managers, which has supported her in her current role as Area Sales Manager for Initial Washroom Hygiene.
Central Ops Data Manager, Rentokil Initial
Jed started on Rentokil Pest Control’s management graduate scheme in 2017. During this time he completed the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) qualifications, alongside our internal development programmes. Jed’s career then progressed to Team Leader in our Birmingham branch, before taking a pivot into central operations, firstly as a data analyst, and now as a Central Operations Data Manager for Rentokil Initial.
Senior Technical Field Consultant, Rentokil Initial
Kenneth joined Initial Washroom Hygiene in 2010 as a Service Driver. He then gained extra responsibilities as a fitter, progressing through his Level 2 and Level 3 training. After completing his Service to Service Leader course, Kenneth was promoted to Service Team Leader in 2018, where he was responsible for managing a team of 12 service drivers. He worked in this role for four years, before moving to our central team as a Technical Field Consultant.
Head of Innovation and Commercial for Rentokil Property Services
After gaining experience in the property preservation industry, Tom began at Rentokil Initial as a Sales Surveyor for Peter Cox. After gaining valuable on-the-job experience, he progressed to Branch Manager within two years and after a further 12 months, he progressed to Area Operations Manager. Tom now heads up Innovation and Commercial for all three of our Property Services businesses.
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Andy: There is so much variety to my role, no day is the same and the people I work with are great.
Jed: I love how challenging the job is! It was a bit of a whirlwind when I was promoted to Service Team Leader, but there are always people to help. The other team leaders in other branches have been really supportive.
Kenneth: I really enjoy dealing with customers on a regular basis and my position means I have plenty of customer contact daily. I also enjoy interviewing for new Service Drivers alongside my Branch Manager.
Tom: I love coaching and developing members of my different teams. There is nothing more satisfying than mentoring a colleague and then watching them become a bigger asset to your team.
Andy: I am hardworking, loyal, trustworthy, approachable and am prepared to do what is necessary to get the job done.
Izabela: I share the same values as my colleagues - service, relationships and teamwork.
Jed: It’s the people in Rentokil Initial who make us what we are. There are people who provide these services self-employed, but many of our former colleagues who try this always come back to us, they miss us!
Kenneth: I feel that I understand what Rentokil Initial are trying to do as a business and I embrace this in the best way that I can.
Tom: I always want the best for my people - the colleagues that report into me and the customers that we serve!
Tom: If you are ready to go above and beyond for your team and show desire to be the best at what you do then you will be successful at Rentokil Initial.
Kenneth: I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to join the company as there are opportunities to progress if that is what you are looking for.
Jed: Give it a go, it’s really interesting. All of the training and learning involved can seem daunting at first but after six months you’ll wonder why you were even worried at all!
Izabela: Who wouldn't want to work for an award-winning, FTSE 100 company? Rentokil Initial is truly an amazing place to work, with mostly bright and crazy people! Rentokil Initial is not just a place of work, it's a place where you feel a part of a family. There are incredible career opportunities with great training and support all the way to the top!
Andy: It can be very busy at times but working here is never boring! If you want to learn a lot and be involved in a variety of areas then this company would be the right fit for you.
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