Specialist Hygiene Technician – Croydon

About the role

Rentokil is looking for a Specialist Hygiene Technician to join its Croydon branch, serving South West and South East London. The role involves delivering a wide range of hygiene and specialised cleaning services to commercial and institutional premises.

Key responsibilities

• Provide reactive cleaning services such as bio‑hazard, flood water damage, infection control, and crime‑scene remediation.
• Perform technical cleaning tasks including factory, high‑level, and silo cleaning.
• Work on an on‑call rota, with enhanced rates for out‑of‑hours work.
• Offer expert advice to customers and maintain a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to health, safety and regulatory standards while working at heights or in confined spaces.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years with no more than six penalty points.
• Self‑motivated, reliable and proactive with excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt working patterns to business needs.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check where required.

Required skills

• Biohazard cleaning
• Infection control procedures
• Working at heights
• Confined‑space entry
• Crime‑scene and trauma cleaning

What we offer

• Competitive salary starting at £26,655 per year plus allowances, OTE £35k+.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and uniform.
• Comprehensive industry‑leading training and qualification support.
• Relocation assistance up to £5,000 for moves over two hours away.
• Pension scheme, private healthcare options, RI Rewards discounts and bonus/commission schemes.