Is Rentokil Initial a good company to work for?

Rentokil Initial has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,073 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at Rentokil Initial to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Rentokil Initial have been left by employees working as Senior Surveyor , Key Account Manager and Surveyor .

Does Rentokil Initial pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rentokil Initial employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rentokil Initial. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rentokil Initial?

67% of Rentokil Initial employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rentokil Initial 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rentokil Initial?

Pest Control Technician (108) , Surveyor (90) , Technician (56) , Sales Consultant (41) , Key Account Manager (35) , Manager (27) , Team Leader (26) , Customer Service Representative (21) , Account Manager (19) , Operations Manager (19) , Service Technician (17) , Sales Representative (16) , Sales (15) , Sales Manager (15) , Credit Controller (13)

What are the pros of working at Rentokil Initial according to real employee reviews?

"Cleaning job has great training and a range of locations available." ((in 99 reviews)); "Great people and Environment." ((in 68 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and incredibly helpful." ((in 65 reviews)); "Going into 2019 we have a great Team and i am very excited for the year ahead." ((in 46 reviews)); "Good Opportunities to progress and earn more" ((in 40 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rentokil Initial according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of appreciation for hard work" ((in 85 reviews)); "Starting basic salary is low" ((in 57 reviews)); "Pay is low compared to market" ((in 54 reviews)); "No work/life balance" ((in 36 reviews)); "Long hours and a fast paced bushiness to work for" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Rentokil Initial locations?

London , Birmingham , Crawley , Glasgow , Camberley , Dudley , Bristol , Leeds , Edinburgh , Haydock , Manchester , Rosyth , Belfast , Maidstone , Leicester , Liverpool , Crayford , Brentford , Dunfermline , Morecambe , Fareham , Northampton , Newcastle upon Tyne , Cwmbran , Cardiff , Southampton , Portsmouth , Lincoln , Oxford , Nottingham

Rentokil Initial reviews

3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,697 total reviews)

Andy Ransom

78% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Rentokil Initial has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,697 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rentokil Initial employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jun 10, 2026

Great place to start a career, but lots of travel

Sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work and good to start and grow career

Cons

There was Lots of travel involved

Rentokil Initial Response

2w

Thank you for sharing your 5 star review. We are so pleased that you found Rentokil Initial a good place to work and grow your career.

5.0

May 20, 2026

Well-structured training with no current downsides

Field service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training is all well structured.

Cons

Not got any cons at this time

Rentokil Initial Response

1mo

Thank you for your 5 star review! We are delighted to hear that you are finding your training well-structured. We look forward to supporting your continued progress and success as a Field Service Technician!

5.0

May 20, 2026

Professional environment with supportive management and innovation

Pest control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's been a really professional environment with your managers and trainers all wanting for you to succeed and do well, love the energy and absolutely fascinated by the innovations of Rentokil, this is where I or anybody who wants a career should be I can see myself being with Rentokil for a very long time.

Cons

There are no cons from my experience, my Managers.

Rentokil Initial Response

1mo

Thank you for your 5 star review! It is wonderful to hear how much you enjoy our professional environment, the energy of the team, and our focus on innovation. We are thrilled that you see a long-term career with Rentokil Initial.

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