Hawking Technician

Job Summary

Rentokil Falconer – Three Counties branch (East Somerset and surrounding areas). Join our team to care for and manage birds in falconry roles.

Responsibilities

• Caring for and handling live birds, focusing on falconry duties.
• Housing and maintaining an aviary on your premises, providing a suitable environment.
• Conducting regular feeding and cleaning routines for the birds.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure the health and well‑being of the birds, including veterinary care when necessary.
• Performing routine training exercises to maintain the birds’ physical and mental fitness.
• Following safety protocols and maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions with the birds and other team members.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to the birds’ health, activities and training progress.
• During the egg and nest season (May to August), be available to work on weekends to assist with nesting activities.

Requirements

• Passion for working with birds and strong interest in falconry.
• Ability to house and maintain an aviary on your own premises, meeting the birds’ needs.
• Comfortable working closely with live animals and following proper handling procedures.
• Strong dedication to animal welfare and ensuring the birds’ well‑being.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• May be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role applied for.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package: base salary £27,669 per annum.
• Expected OTE £32,447 per annum, plus bonus and commission schemes.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards.
• Relocation assistance up to £5,000 for moves more than 2 hours away.
• Full‑time, permanent role, Monday‑Friday (40‑hour week), with potential for up to 48 hours and increased salary.
• Industry-leading training to support customer pest control needs.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Holiday entitlement increase after 5 years (extra 5 days).
• Referral bonus up to £1,000.

Rentokil Initial is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment. They are a FTSE 100 company with over 90 countries of operation.

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