About this role
Not all heroes wear capes, some carry pest control gear! To start the new year, we are looking for a champion of the south
At Rentokil Initial, we’re more than pest control, we’re problem solvers, protectors, and trusted experts! Based in Dunedin, you’ll support homes and businesses across the wider region, including Balclutha, Oamaru, and surrounding areas. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and building strong customer relationships, we’d love to have you on board. This is a full-time, permanent role, primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours work as required.
Why Join Us? Here’s What You’ll Get:
- Company vehicle, fuel card & work phone - everything you need to hit the road
- All PPE gear provided - uniform and PPE, no need to bring your own
- Full training and ongoing support - including safety, products, and processes. Support in Achieving getting registered and qualified
- Opportunities to upskill and earn qualifications - grow your career with us
- Enjoy independence, make each day your own, your way!
Key Responsibilities:
- Load and prep your vehicle each day to tackle your scheduled jobs.
- Inspect customer sites to identify pest issues and recommend solutions.
- Deliver hands-on pest control services using industry-best methods.
- Educate customers on pest prevention and hygiene best practices.
- Complete clear and accurate service reports after each job.
- Maintain strong customer relationships through friendly, professional service.
- Keep an eye out for ways we can add more value for each client.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Legal right to work full-time in NZ and a full NZ driver’s licence
- Previous Pest control experience, residential or commercial!
- Strong people skills with a customer-first attitude
- Physically fit, safety-focused, and comfortable working at heights and confined spaces
- Organised, detail-driven, and able to work independently
- Confident with mobile tech and reporting apps
- Flexible to travel and stay overnight when required around Otago and outer regions
Preferred Qualifications and Experience but not required:
- New Zealand Certificate in Urban Pest Control Level 3
- NZ Firearm License
- Knowledge of pest control regulations and practices
- Working at Heights and EWP licences
- Experience driving manual vehicles
Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment assessment, including medical, reference, and criminal background checks, meeting Rentokil Initial's satisfactory criteria.
About Rentokil Initial:
Rentokil Initial operates in New Zealand under the brands Rentokil, Initial and Ambius. As an international business services company, we employ over 57,000 employees in over 80 countries, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.
We hold strong to our values of Service, Relationships and Teamwork. What truly 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.
Other facts
About Rentokil Initial
Ambius is the market leader in creating enhanced commercial spaces. With over 50 years of experience, our experts have a deep understanding of the ambient environment’s impact on brand reputation. By incorporating plants into your design in the right way you can maximize the human potential of your workspace and set your business apart.
Through interior and exterior plant displays, living green walls, flowers, replica foliage, Christmas trees and decorations, holiday décor, and scenting solutions, we design, install, and service consistently superior experiences for the built environment.
We are trusted by our customers who value our consultative approach, architectural understanding, our knowledge of design and sensory marketing, and the level of wellbeing benefits our solutions provide. We believe an Ambius experience can stimulate people’s senses that inspire ideas, improve health and lift moods.
Ultimately, we are driven to enhance lives and create world-class experiences for commercial spaces.
Ambius services include:
• Interior landscaping
• Living green walls
• Premium scenting
• Holiday décor
• Floral and blooming programs
What you'll do
- The technician will load and prep their vehicle for scheduled jobs, inspect customer sites for pest issues, and deliver pest control services. They will also educate customers on pest prevention and maintain strong customer relationships.
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