Service Driver

Salary: £26655 per annum

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Title: Initial Washroom Hygiene Service Driver

Introduction

We are currently seeking a Service Driver to join our dedicated team at the Newcastle branch, covering the NE and surrounding area. No prior experience required as we provide comprehensive, industry‑leading training. If you enjoy driving, managing your own schedule and providing excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Rentokil Initial?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £26655 per annum.
• Expected OTE: £27500 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards.
• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• Work‑Life Balance: Full‑time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week), with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary.
• Industry‑Leading Training: Receive top‑notch training to support our customers’ needs.

The Service Driver Role

As a Driver, you will visit a number of different customer sites to service their washroom products. Such products may include feminine hygiene units, nappy bins, air fresheners, soap dispensers and floor mats.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading units and floor mats for customers, so you will need to be physically fit for this role.
• Ensuring that your vehicle is safe at all times, driving responsibly and following our RI Drive Smart guidance.
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs.
• Ability to use own initiative and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Pride in the job you do.
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for.

Benefits

• Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes.
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.
• Salary grading system – linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Overtime opportunities – potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers.
• Leads Commission scheme available – although this isn’t a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long service recognition – includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

About Rentokil Initial

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.

Rentokil 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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