Licenced Animal Technician

Licenced Animal Technician

Salary - £11.92 per hour

Location - Manston, Kent

Benefits - Yearly bonus, career development, Subsidised staff room and more.

Temporary to a permanent role

Are you looking for a rewarding career that offers full training?

Would you like to be part of an organisation that strives to improve the quality of people’s lives?

Would you love to learn about the science behind it?

We have a fantastic opportunity in Manston for a Licenced Animal Technician to work for one of our clients. You will be working full-time, Monday to Thursday 7.30 am till 4 pm with a 45-minute lunch break.

Due to the location of this role, You must have access to your own transport.

Responsibilities for Licenced Animal Technician Role

• Contribute to and monitor closely the welfare of the animals
• Clean animal cages and all tools thoroughly following strict hygiene procedures
• Feeding and seeing to the general well-being of the animals
• Carry out routine husbandry and housekeeping i.e. clean the cages, the area and tools thoroughly and assist in isolator recycling following strict hygiene procedures
• Carry out weaning, identifying the gender of animals, genotyping procedures
• Monitor and report on project production levels with GEMS project coordinators
• Preparation of orders
• Pack orders accordingly to customers’ request
• Able to follow customer colony maintenance instructions accurately
• Record required data as per procedures
• Complete forms, cage cards and any other paperwork/data timely and accurately
• Provide cover for other members of the team as and when necessary
• Participate in training sessions as and when necessary and actively identify and utilise training opportunities
• Contribute to continuous improvement
• Contribute to the maintenance of an efficient Quality Management System
• Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to (including correct wearing of PPE), liaising with the H&S representative where appropriate
• Ensure a safe and tidy work area

Skills and Experience Required

• Ideally, the candidate will hold be degree qualified in a relevant subject
• Essential requirements are a minimum of 3 GCSE at level C or equivalent (including Maths and English) or relevant experience
• Some physical demands, so must be physically fit for the role due to the manual nature of tasks
• Own transport to and from the role is essential for the successful candidate
• Desirable: Animal technician Level 2 or other animal-related qualifications (e.g. IAT or diploma in Animal management/care)

Benefits

• Life assurance
• Yearly bonus
• Career development
• Training opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised staff room
• Paid volunteering days for charity
• On-site team building
• Employee engagement programs
• Pension plan
• 26 days holiday plus bank holiday once you are a permanent member of the staff

If you are determined and dedicated, then this vacancy could be the key to unlocking a great career with real potential.

About the Company

Our client is passionate about their role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Their mission, their excellent science, and their strong sense of purpose guide them in all that they do. They approach each day with the knowledge that their work helps to improve the health and well-being of our families, friends, and colleagues across the globe.

To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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