Graduate Management Programme - Hygiene

Rentokil Initial plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in hygiene is seeking ambitious graduates for their Graduate Management Programme. The role of Specialist Hygiene Technician offers career progression and extensive training over 12 months. Responsibilities include delivering hygiene services, responding to emergencies, and providing client support. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong work ethic and customer service skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including opportunities for overtime and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Relocation support

Career progression opportunities

Industry-leading training

Company vehicle and fuel card

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 degree in a relevant field.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (if required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential hygiene services to clients.
• Respond to emergency hygiene needs and participate in on-call rota.
• Provide expert advice to clients.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Education

Minimum 2.2 degree in BSc or BA in Management/Hospitality/Logistics/Environmental Health

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Graduate Management Programme - Rentokil Specialist Hygiene UK

Kickstart Your Career in Hygiene Management

Are you a driven graduate seeking a hands‑on role with real career progression? Rentokil Specialist Hygiene is hiring ambitious graduates for our Edinburgh branch. Join our team and start a rewarding career where your development is our top priority.

Why Choose Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Earn a starting salary of £25,591 per annum plus £2K shift allowance, bonuses and commission (OTE up to £29,000). Enjoy a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform and company discounts.
• Relocation Support: Moving more than 2 hours away? We offer up to £5,000 to help with relocation.
• Work‑Life Balance: Full‑time, Monday‑Friday schedule (40 hour week) with opportunities for overtime and increased earnings.
• Industry‑Leading Training: Start as a Hygiene Technician and gain comprehensive training in technical, sales and management skills, including Level 1 and 2 hygiene qualifications and BESCA certification.
• Career Progression: After your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career path with potential supervisory or sales roles based on performance and availability.

The Graduate Management Role

Begin your graduate journey as a Specialist Hygiene Technician with a 12‑month training plan covering a defined geographical area. As a Specialist Hygiene Technician, you will:

• Deliver essential hygiene services to a variety of clients.
• Respond to emergency hygiene needs and participate in an on‑call rota.
• Provide expert advice and professional service to clients.
• Gain hands‑on experience in biohazard cleaning, flood clean‑up, infection control and more.
• Work toward Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in hygiene, plus a BESCA certification in Air or Grease Hygiene.

After your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career path with potential supervisory or sales opportunities. This is based on performance and availability of roles.

Requirements

• Minimum 2.2 degree in a BSc or a BA in Management/Hospitality/Logistics/Environmental Health.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong work ethic and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to meet business needs.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (if required).

Benefits

• Salary grading system – linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Overtime opportunities – potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers.
• Uncapped leads commission – we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long‑service recognition – includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

Join a Global Leader in Hygiene – a company putting “People First.” Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is a global leader in pest control, hygiene and plant care, operating across 90+ countries. As a company that values people, we invest heavily in training and innovation to provide a supportive, environmentally conscious work environment where your growth matters.

Rentokil Specialist Hygiene are experts in providing a rapid and empathetic response to challenging hygiene issues. We are committed to innovation and have a dedicated research and development team to ensure that we always have access to the best technology, specialist cleaning techniques and equipment to help keep people safe. We are committed to driving green and operating sustainably by ensuring that we offer sustainable solutions and minimising the use of harmful chemicals.

Join us and become part of a team committed to making a real impact. Apply today to start an exciting career with Rentokil Specialist Hygiene!