Graduate Management Programme – Hygiene

Company: Rentokil Initial plc
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Location: Watford
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 Thetford branch, covering North London, Essex, Milton Keynes and Cambridgeshire. 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 £26,655 per annum, plus £2,000 shift allowance, plus £2,000 London Weighting, with bonuses and commission (OTE up to £38,000). Enjoy a company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and company discounts.
  • Relocation Support: Moving over 2 hours away? We offer up to £5,000 to help with relocation.
  • Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a 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 opportunities, based on performance and availability of roles.

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 towards your Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in hygiene, plus a BESCA certification in Air or Grease Hygiene

Requirements

  • Minimum 2.2 degree in a BSc or a BA in Management, Hospitality, Logistics, or 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 career development
  • Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme
  • Enrolment in our company pension scheme
  • Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
  • Overtime opportunities to increase earnings
  • Lead Commission scheme for passing on sales leads
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7
  • Long‑service recognition – extra five days of annual leave after five years
  • Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referrals

Rentokil Initial is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026