Pest Control Technician | Masterton

Love the outdoors? Dedicated, reliable, and ready to stay one step ahead? Rentokil Initial is looking for a hands-on, self-motivated Pest Control Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll be the first line of defence in the fight against pests, solving customer problems with expert advice and proactive service. This position is perfect for someone home-based in Masterton. We've implemented skills-based hiring, which means we'll assess you on the actual skills needed for the job, making "no experience necessary" a reality. If you have the skills, we want to hear from you!Benefits: Get a company vehicle, fuel card, and mobile to keep you movingUniform and PPE gear all set to keep you safe and readyDive into comprehensive training to master our products and safetyJoin a global powerhouse that’ll take your career to the next level!Key responsibilities:Conduct thorough site inspections to identify pest activity and determine treatment plansApply pest control solutions and advise customers on prevention/managementIdentify hygiene/environmental risks to create safer, healthier spacesAccurately complete digital service reports post-visitDeliver outstanding, professional customer serviceIdentify opportunities to recommend additional value-adding servicesA successful candidate will have:Full-time, permanent work rights in NZFull, clean driver’s licence and a clean criminal recordStrong customer service and communication skillsPhysically fit with a strong focus on health and safety Comfortable and able to work outdoors in various environmental conditionsSelf-motivated with great time managementHigh attention to detail and pride in high standardsConfident using mobile apps and technologyFlexible to travel and stay away overnight if neededPest control regulations and methods experience is a bonusDesirable, but not essential:New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations - Urban Pest ControlCurrent NZ Firearm LicenceExperience and licences for Working at Heights and Elevated Work PlatformsAbility to operate a manual vehicleApplicants currently must have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand. Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment assessment, including medical, reference, and criminal background checks, meeting Rentokil Initial's satisfactory criteria.About us:Rentokil Initial operates in New Zealand under the brands Rentokil, Initial and Ambius. As an international business services company, we employ over 68,000 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.

Love the outdoors? Dedicated, reliable, and ready to stay one step ahead?

Rentokil Initial is looking for a hands-on, self-motivated Pest Control Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll be the first line of defence in the fight against pests, solving customer problems with expert advice and proactive service.

This position is perfect for someone home-based in Masterton.

We've implemented skills-based hiring, which means we'll assess you on the actual skills needed for the job, making "no experience necessary" a reality. If you have the skills, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Get a company vehicle, fuel card, and mobile to keep you moving
• Uniform and PPE gear all set to keep you safe and ready
• Dive into comprehensive training to master our products and safety
• Join a global powerhouse that’ll take your career to the next level!

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough site inspections to identify pest activity and determine treatment plans
• Apply pest control solutions and advise customers on prevention/management
• Identify hygiene/environmental risks to create safer, healthier spaces
• Accurately complete digital service reports post-visit
• Deliver outstanding, professional customer service
• Identify opportunities to recommend additional value-adding services

A successful candidate will have:

• Full-time, permanent work rights in NZ
• Full, clean driver’s licence and a clean criminal record
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Physically fit with a strong focus on health and safety
• Comfortable and able to work outdoors in various environmental conditions
• Self-motivated with great time management
• High attention to detail and pride in high standards
• Confident using mobile apps and technology
• Flexible to travel and stay away overnight if needed
• Pest control regulations and methods experience is a bonus

Desirable, but not essential:

• New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations - Urban Pest Control
• Current NZ Firearm Licence
• Experience and licences for Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platforms
• Ability to operate a manual vehicle

Applicants currently must have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand. Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment assessment, including medical, reference, and criminal background checks, meeting Rentokil Initial's satisfactory criteria.

About us:

Rentokil Initial operates in New Zealand under the brands Rentokil, Initial and Ambius. As an international business services company, we employ over 68,000 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.

Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives.We protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risks of poor hygiene. We enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of our customers’ brands.We are always looking for hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our business. We're a very welcoming company, many of our colleagues see each other as their family!Our main brands are Rentokil, Initial and Ambius who provide services including pest control, washroom solutions, specialist hygiene, medical waste disposal, property care and also interior/exterior landscaping for companies within any industry.We have over 1800 local service teams across the world covering 91% of global GDP in over 90 of the world’s 100 largest cities across North America, Europe, UK and the Rest of World, Asia and the Pacific.Our main drive is to offer outstanding and consistent customer service, to support our colleagues and promote colleagues from within, all whilst making sure we have the best health and safety standards possible - we want everyone to get home safely.Does this sound like the company for you? Have a look at our vacancies below!

Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives.

We protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risks of poor hygiene. We enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of our customers’ brands.

We are always looking for hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our business. We're a very welcoming company, many of our colleagues see each other as their family!

Our main brands are Rentokil, Initial and Ambius who provide services including pest control, washroom solutions, specialist hygiene, medical waste disposal, property care and also interior/exterior landscaping for companies within any industry.

We have over 1800 local service teams across the world covering 91% of global GDP in over 90 of the world’s 100 largest cities across North America, Europe, UK and the Rest of World, Asia and the Pacific.

Our main drive is to offer outstanding and consistent customer service, to support our colleagues and promote colleagues from within, all whilst making sure we have the best health and safety standards possible - we want everyone to get home safely.

Does this sound like the company for you? Have a look at our vacancies below!