Service Planner
- Newcastle, Australia
- Entry Level
- Posted
# Service Planner
> Rentokil Initial · Newcastle, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10
**Workplace:** on_site
**Department:** Administration
## Description
Rentokil is looking for an organised **Service Planner** with strong administrative and communication skills to join the Hygiene team in Newcastle on a full-time basis.
**At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest control, hygiene and indoor plant care. What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives, and preserve our planet, every day.**
**The core responsibilities in this role include:**
- Organising and scheduling regular field service activities in the Hygiene Team
- Ensuring all Service Technician visits are loaded within set time frames and variances from divisional expectations are reported to your line Manager
- Organise installations and jobs for completion within divisional time frames and expectations
- Respond to customer enquiries/complaints on service and, where required, arrange necessary non-routine service calls
- Deal with all paperwork and administration related to service activities and routing of documents for entry into Branch Contracts Computer System
- Ensure all daily routines completed by technicians are recorded in accordance with divisional requirements
- Provide ongoing reports requested by management in relation to such items as state of service, jobs, customer service history, specific technician productivity and customer retention
- Maintain reporting spreadsheets within time frames
**The ideal candidate will have:**
- Excellent phone etiquette
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to give clear instructions
- Strong collaboration skills
- Strong time management skills
- Previous experience in a similar role or fast-paced office environment
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete the pre-employment medical and reference checks.
If the idea of working in a highly collaborative, friendly, yet busy and hardworking team organisation that is on a growth trajectory sounds like you, please get in touch!
**Employees Testimonial**
_"The team culture is inclusive, family-oriented and feels like a small business even though it is global"_
Lisa Craker
_“I love working at Rentokil - I love how the internal team bands together and getting to work with different customers every day.”_
Matt Jones
_“The onboarding and training I’ve received has been amazing.” At Rentokil Initial, there’s a real focus on teamwork, collaboration, support and communication.”_
Renay Fagan
## Apply
[Apply at Rentokil Initial](https://apply.workable.com/rentokil-initial/j/6DB3AB85DF/apply)
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