Pest Control Technician

Love getting out on the road, solving problems on your feet and meeting new people? A role as a Pest Control Technician with Spinifex, a Rentokil Initial company, could be what you are looking for.

Spinifex is well known and trusted residential Pest Control business servicing Townsville and the surrounding areas.

As a Pest Control Technician, you will be responsible for working with commercial and residential customers to keep their premises pest-free. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a great attitude to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, based out of Townsville.

Benefits of being part of the Spinifex team:

• Be part of a small close team of Pest Control experts while still working with the world's largest Pest Control team
• A fully-maintained company van including a fuel car and a mobile phone
• Employee cash incentive programs and bonuses
• Company uniform, full protective gear and all the tools you need
• Comprehensive induction, training and qualification
• Access to employee assistance program, for you and your family
• Ongoing learning and development
• Career Progression, many of our technicians have expanded into managerial, supervisory or cross functional roles
• ...and more!

At Rentokil Initial, we take care of the training, but what we do need from you is:

• Current and valid Australian driver's licence - manual preferable
• Eligible to work full-time in Australia 
• Interest in Pest Control or related industry experience
• Excellent customer service skills to manage, maintain, and build upon client relationships
• Communicate to internal stakeholders and clients both orally and in writing
• Physically fit and the ability to work autonomously and drive long distances
• High attention to detail to maintain high standards and achieve set target
• An ability to consistently work within both our client's and Rentokil's safety parameter
• Confident using a mobile phone service app/table
• The ability to successfully acquire a Working with Children Check

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment medical, references, and police checks.

If you are a natural-born problem solver who values autonomy and flexibility, and are looking to be part of an organisation where you are empowered and supported every step of the way, we would love to hear from you.

About Rentokil Initial

At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene and indoor plant care. What 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.

From washrooms, to aged care homes, to office plantscaping and classrooms – we are there, ready, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.

We operate three brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene and Ambius Indoor Plants. Our parent company, Rentokil Initial plc, employs more than 56,000 people across more than 80 countries, supporting over 5 million customers.

Employee Testimonials:

"There are so many things I love about my job. I love being on the road, my own little van that I get to zoom around in, and the relationships and connections I get to build."
Angela Smith - Technician

“All of my managers have been really encouraging. They have seen things in me that I didn’t see in myself. The best thing about working for Rentokil Initial is the teamwork. Our motto is that we are all in this together.”
Amanda Haans - Local Service & Sales Manager

“I got to the point in my life where I was looking for something different. Since joining Rentokil, I’ve been provided with so many qualifications and opportunities for advancement.”
Jim Evans - Senior Technician