Rentokil Initial Careers

Catering Hygiene Technician

Posted: Oct 29, 2025

Job Description

Rentokil Specialist Catering TechnicianJoin Our Team and Make a Difference!We are currently seeking a Specialist Catering Technician to join our dedicated team at the Croydon branch, covering the South East of England. If you enjoy managing your own schedule and solving unique customer problems in person, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!Why Join Rentokil?Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £25,591 per annum, plus £2,000 nightshift allowance, and £2000 London weightingExpected OTE: £37,000 to £39,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes and overtime availableBenefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI RewardsRelocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle inWork-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week), mainly nightshifts with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salaryIndustry-Leading Training: Receive expert training to support our customers' needs. Obtaining relevant industry qualifications can aid with grading and financial remunerationThe Catering Technician RoleIn this role, you will carry out a variety of hygiene cleaning services within the catering industry, including commercial kitchen cleaning and ventilation cleaning. All of our Technicians are professionally trained in each product and service. Key responsibilities include:Working reactively in a fast-paced business where work can change from week to weekWorking as part of an on-call rota Offering valuable advice to customers when requiredProviding exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all timesAdhering to all health and safety proceduresRequirementsCatering Technician Requirements:Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty pointsYou must be self-motivated, reliable and proactiveDemonstrate excellent customer service and communication skillsFlexibility with working patterns to support business needsBe capable of working at heights and in confined spacesPrevious experience working in a kitchen/catering cleaning role is advantageous Experience working with specialist cleaning chemicals is preferredYou may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied forBenefitsCatering Technician Benefits:Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemesAccess to a company vehicle and fuel cardSalary grading system - linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our businessOpportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare schemeEnrolment in our company pension schemeExciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI RewardsOvertime opportunities - potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customersUncapped leads commission - although this isn't a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leadsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friendsLong service recognition - includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of serviceRefer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil InitialA Company Putting "People First"Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world's leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world's leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world's leading provider of plants and scenting.As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.Our Social LinksWebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramRentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here

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