Field Biologist - Pest Control
About the job
- A diploma or degree and at least three years of experience in the Pest Control, food, large-scale retail, or pharmaceutical sectors are required; pest management experience is an advantage.
- A degree in Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Entomology, Food Science and Technology, Food Safety and Hygiene, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field is required.
- Previous experience in companies in Pest Management, food, large-scale retail, hospital, or pharmaceutical sectors is required.
- Previous experience working in a tender team and writing technical-scientific specifications is required.
- Knowledge of UNI EN 16636, the Biocidal Products Directive and EU Regulation No. 528/2012, and UNI 11381 is required.
- Strong commercial aptitude and the ability to maintain ongoing dialogue with clients are required.
- Analytical ability, organizational skills, and results orientation are required.
- Client orientation and a focus on service quality are required.
- Knowledge of certification standards such as BRC, IFS, 22001, or Marks & Spencer standards is required.
- Availability for frequent travel in southern Italy is required.
- Good knowledge of English and common computer tools is required.
- Continuously monitor and verify the quality of services provided to company clients.
- Conduct client inspections and quality-control visits to assess and achieve client satisfaction.
- Conduct client inspection visits to strengthen client relationships and actively help resolve existing pest-infestation problems. Plan monthly inspection visits, complete the Quality Checklist form when nonconformities are found, and report details in the ESI web system.
- Conduct at least two follow-up visits or Audit Days each year to verify that field technicians perform operations correctly, assess compliance with company quality and operational standards, and verify compliance with UNI EN 16636 requirements for Pest Management services.
- Visit Top Accounts for quality inspections, prepare reports or charts on work status and observed infestations, and recommend solutions.
- Train, inform, and coach the operational team, including Service Supervisors and technicians, in the field and through classroom courses, and train the area's sales team to improve service quality, resolve infestation issues, follow procedures, improve client relationships, comply with regulations, and work safely.
- Deliver standard or customized training to clients in the assigned area, in person or remotely, ensuring learner and beneficiary requirements are met and supporting satisfaction and skills development through teaching, learning, or research in accordance with ISO 21001.
- Supervise and monitor Service Supervisors and technicians to ensure they follow company and legal health and safety requirements and use the collective and personal protective equipment provided.
- Collaborate with the Technical Manager to communicate relevant topics, theoretical and practical information, safety information, and details of new services; support training and dissemination of instructions for applying quality services in accordance with Rentokil procedures and company directives.
- Ensure that the minimum management standard for Entotherm treatments (RMES—Rentokil Minimum Entotherm Standard) is sold or implemented in accordance with applicable standards and national legislation, Pink Note, Golden Rules, the Global Register of Authorized Entotherm Treatments (GAER), Entotherm Risk Assessment (ERA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Safe Working Procedures (PLS), equipment operator manuals, and Entotherm checklists and forms.
- Experience in the Pest Management sector is considered an advantage.
About the company
Rentokil Initial plc provides pest control and hygiene and well-being services for commercial and private customers worldwide. It operates with a large, multinational workforce (about 68,500 people) across 89 countries, delivering on-site services to protect people and improve everyday safety and cleanliness. The company’s offerings are delivered through local teams backed by global expertise, enabling tailored pest control and hygiene programs, monitoring, sanitation, and safety protocols. Its differentiator is the combination of scale and local service: a worldwide leader in its fields that can respond quickly and customize solutions to local needs, supported by rigorous processes and a strong public market presence as a FTSE 100-listed firm on the London Stock Exchange. The goal is to protect people and enhance lives by providing reliable, effective pest control and hygiene services that keep spaces safer and healthier for customers and communities.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Crawley, United Kingdom
Founded
1925
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What believers are saying
- September 22, 2026 SOLitude sale delivers about $180 million, reducing leverage.
- July 30, 2026 H1 organic growth reached 3.6%, with free cash flow conversion 96%.
- New CEOs for North America and International, plus Matt Jochim, sharpen execution speed.
What critics are saying
- North America residential weakness forced Rentokil to drop its 20% 2027 margin target.
- Termite damage claims and Western District of Tennessee securities litigation drain management and cash.
- Integration missteps from Terminix plus ongoing U.S. labor and safety scrutiny threaten a rerating collapse.
What makes Rentokil Initial unique
- Global pest control platform spans 90 countries and c.63,400 employees, despite complexity.
- Recurring route-based services and compliance-heavy contracts create durable local switching costs.
- Mike Duffy’s 2026 restructuring concentrates accountability into North America and International divisions.
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Rentokil Initial (RTO) gets a Buy from RBC Capital. Oct. 2, 2026, 09:46 PM RBC Capital analyst Andrew Brooke maintained a Buy rating on Rentokil Initial on October 1 and set a price target of p480.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at p296.10. According to TipRanks, Brooke is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 2.5% and a 49.39% success rate. Brooke covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Diploma, Rentokil Initial, and Capita plc. In addition to RBC Capital, Rentokil Initial also received a Buy from Barclays's James Rose in a report issued yesterday. However, on September 29, Morgan Stanley downgraded Rentokil Initial (LSE: RTO) to a Hold. Based on Rentokil Initial's latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of p2.67 billion and a net profit of p145.71 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of p1.68 billion and had a net profit of p94 million Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 7 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of RTO in relation to earlier this year. Read More on GB:RTO:
Bain Capital, LP agreed to acquire Solitude Lake Management, LLC from Rentokil Initial plc for $230 million. Published on 09/22/2026 at 11:49 am EDT S&P Capital IQ Bain Capital, LP agreed to acquire Solitude Lake Management, LLC from Rentokil Initial plc (LSE:RTO) for $230 million on September 22, 2026. A cash consideration of $230 million will be paid by Bain Capital, LP. As part of consideration, $230 million is paid towards common equity of Solitude Lake Management, LLC. Total estimated net cash proceeds after tax are expected to be around $180m. Post-acquisition Solitude Lake Management, LLC will operate as an independent company. For the period ending December 31, 2025, Solitude Lake Management, LLC reported total revenue of $112 million and an adjusted operating profit of $16 million. The transaction is valued at 2.05x revenue and 14.38x adjusted operating profit. The transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance and is expected to be completed by early in the fourth quarter of 2026. Rentokil Initial plc intends to use the net proceeds from the sale to reduce leverage and support its capital allocation priorities. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as the sole financial advisor to Rentokil Initial plc on the transaction. (C) S&P Capital IQ - 2026
Rentokil appoints International CEO as it restructures into two divisions. Thu, 13th Aug 2026 11:04 (Sharecast News) - Rentokil Initial appointed Phil Wood as chief executive of its newly-formed international division on Thursday, as it restructured into two operating divisions, the other being the North American business. The international division will comprise Europe, UK, Ireland & Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia & MENAT, Latin America and Pacific and will be led by Wood with immediate effect. Rentokil said Wood is a "highly experienced" operator who has been with the company since 2006 and has led businesses in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the UK. "He has a proven track record of delivering growth and has a deep understanding of frontline pest control and hygiene operation," it said. His appointment as chief executive of International is in addition to his current responsibilities leading the UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa region, which he has done since 2009. Rentokil had already announced in May that Rafael Carrasco would be appointed CEO of North America with effect from 3 August. Most recently, Carrasco served as president of WM Healthcare Solutions and senior vice president of Strategy at WM, where he oversaw multi-site operations with over 200 branches and 10,000 corporate and field-based employees across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland and Western Europe. The company also announced the appointment of Matt Jochim as group chief transformation officer with effect from 7 September. He will join the executive leadership team and report directly to the CEO. Rentokil said Jochim brings 30 years of experience leading large-scale business transformations across global multi-site businesses. He joins the group from McKinsey, where he served as partner and leader of the UK & Ireland Operations Practice, owning end-to-end operating transformations for major clients. Chief executive Mike Duffy said: "At its interims, London South East Limited outlined clear priorities to intensify customer focus, deliver sales and operational excellence and simplify the business. Today's appointments strengthen its capabilities to deliver on these priorities and drive profitable growth. Matt's deep expertise in multi-site transformations, Rafa's track record of success in route-based service industries and Phill's extensive experience within its frontline operations will be invaluable as London South East Limited execute its strategy with speed and excellence. "Our focus is now firmly on execution and delivering the improved performance we know this business is capable of through better customer outcomes, driving growth and the long-term shareholder value creation opportunity." At 1045 BST, the shares were down 1.4% at 354.70p. See latest RNS on Investegate Shares in this article. Rentokil Initial 354.70 -1.44%
Organisational structure update and leadership appointments. 13 Aug 2026 Rentokil Initial plc (the "Company") (FTSE: RTO / NYSE: RTO) today announces two executive appointments and a formalisation of its divisional operating structure to support the delivery of the Company's strategic priorities - to intensify customer focus, deliver sales and operational excellence, and simplify the business. Simplified organisation to support execution To support the delivery of its strategic priorities, the Company is formalising its structure into two operating Divisions: North America and International. The International Division will comprise Europe, UK, Ireland & Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia & MENAT, Latin America and Pacific. This builds upon the current financial reporting structure and creates clearer accountability for performance and execution across the Group, while enabling faster adoption of best practices in customer experience, sales effectiveness and operational delivery. It also simplifies the operating model and strengthens alignment against the Company's strategic priorities. Appointment of CEO of the International Division The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Phill Wood as CEO of the newly formed International Division, with immediate effect. Phill is a highly experienced operator who has been with Rentokil Initial since 2006 and has led businesses in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the UK. He has a proven track record of delivering growth and has a deep understanding of frontline pest control and hygiene operations. He has also led the Company's Marketing and Innovation function for the last 18 months making significant progress in prioritisation and delivery of its innovation pipeline. This appointment is in addition to his current responsibilities leading the UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa region, which he has led since 2009. CEO of North America Division As previously announced, Rafael "Rafa" Carrasco joined the Company on 3 August as Chief Executive Officer, North America. Rafa has a distinguished track record of leadership in large-scale, route-based service industries, most recently serving as President of WM Healthcare Solutions and Senior Vice President of Strategy at WM (previously known as Waste Management, Inc.), where he oversaw multi-site operations with 200+ branches and over 10,000 corporate and field-based employees across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland and Western Europe. Appointment of Group Chief Transformation Officer Rentokil Initial today also announces the appointment of Matt Jochim as Group Chief Transformation Officer, effective 7 September 2026. He will join the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to the Chief Executive. Matt brings 30 years of experience leading large-scale business transformations across global multi-site businesses. He joins the Company from McKinsey (2006 - 2026), where he served as Partner and leader of the UK & Ireland Operations Practice, owning end-to-end operating transformations for major clients. Prior to McKinsey, Matt spent five years at The Home Depot (2001 - 2006), where he held senior store and supply chain operating roles and managed critical transformations across store operations and inventory management. Matt's appointment further strengthens the Company's capability to drive operational improvement, simplify ways of working and accelerate execution across the Group. Mike Duffy, Chief Executive of Rentokil Initial plc, commented: "At its Interims, Rentokil Initial outlined clear priorities to intensify customer focus, deliver sales and operational excellence and simplify the business. Today's appointments strengthen its capabilities to deliver on these priorities and drive profitable growth. Matt's deep expertise in multi-site transformations, Rafa's track record of success in route-based service industries and Phill's extensive experience within its frontline operations will be invaluable as Rentokil Initial execute its strategy with speed and excellence. "Our focus is now firmly on execution and delivering the improved performance we know this business is capable of through better customer outcomes, driving growth and the long-term shareholder value creation opportunity." For further information, please contact: Investors / Analysts: Heather Wood, Rentokil Initial plc, +44 7808 098793 Jamie Lewis, Rentokil Initial plc, +44 7341 071944 Media: Malcolm Padley, Rentokil Initial plc, +44 7788 978199 About Rentokil Initial plc Rentokil Initial plc is a global leader in Pest Control and Hygiene & Wellbeing services. It employs c.63,400 people in 90 countries.
Rentokil ditches North American margin target, shares tumble. 365.40p. 11:56 30/07/26. Rentokil Initial tumbled on Thursday after the pest control firm ditched its margin target for North America and said it had seen some weakness in residential lead flow in the region towards the end of the second quarter and into July. 10,909.07. 5,929.27. 5,862.73. 11,120.42. The company said it was "retiring" its NA margin target of 20% in 2027 as it focuses on "driving volume growth over short-term margin expansion". "I am confident through this targeted redeployment we will, over time, accelerate organic growth and improve margins," said chief executive Mike Duffy. In the six months to the end of June, group revenue rose 6.7% to $3.6bn, up 4.5% at constant currency, with 3.6% organic revenue growth. Revenue from North America was up 4.3%, or 4.2% at constant currency, with 3.7% organic growth. The international segment saw revenue grow 10.7%, or 50% at constant currency. Rentokil said group adjusted operating profit rose 8.8% to $556m, with 10.4% growth in North America and 9.9% growth in International. CEO Duffy highlighted the importance of simplifying the business. "We have an overly complex operating model, spanning 90 countries and multiple service lines, that does not prioritise our highest opportunity markets and business lines sufficiently. We must also further optimise the cost base to improve margins and generate fuel for growth," he said. "Underpinning these priorities will be enabling its frontline. They are its brand and when they are engaged and feel valued, they go the extra mile. Sharecast need to make it easier for them to do what they do best - take care of its customers. "We have started to progress these priorities with a focus on North America where we have strengthened the leadership team, taken steps to establish a regional head office and training centre, and begun to standardise the operating model to include the planned segmentation of Commercial and Residential." Duffy said Rentokil had seen some weakness in North America residential lead flow towards the end of Q2 and into July, but the company still expects to deliver FY 2026 profit in line with current market expectations. At 1006 BST, the shares were down 17% at 367.69p.