Hawking Technician

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £27,669 per annum
• Expected OTE: £32,447 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' pest control needs.

The Role

As a Falconer, you will be responsible for the care and handling of birds, specifically focusing on falconry duties.

• Caring for and handling live birds, primarily focusing on falconry duties.
• Housing and maintaining an aviary on your premises, providing a suitable environment for the birds.
• Conducting regular feeding and cleaning routines for the birds under your care.
• 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 a 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 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.

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