Trainee Animal Technician - York, United Kingdom - Agenda Resource Management

Agenda Resource Management
Agenda Resource Management
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York, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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We are currently looking for a Trainee Animal Technician to join our clients team at a Biological Services Facility in York.

In this role, you'll support with animal welfare for researchers, as a trainee, you'll have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of animal care, from husbandry to health checks and facility upkeep - Don't worry, you'll receive plenty of support and on-the-job training to make sure you feel confident in your role and understand the importance of your work.


Basic Requirements:


  • Basic GSCE's Qualifications is required.
  • Animal Care Qualification or genuine interest in the care of animals.
  • Practical experience caring for animals in a work or voluntary capacity is essential.
  • Husbandry experience with rodents is beneficial.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to multitask and work as part of a team.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Willingness to undertake training in accordance with Home Office requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Conduct routine tasks according to standard operating procedures
  • Ensure animal welfare concerns are brought to the attention of the NACWO
  • Prepare items for autoclaving, loading, and emptying autoclave
  • Assist users, in the work area with the preparation of equipment and supply of consumables for scheduled activities
  • Liaise and cooperate with the team, BSF users and other departmental staff.
  • To actively demonstrate a commitment to professional development by continuing to advance knowledge, understanding and competencies

Benefits:


  • Generous salaryrelated pensions schemes based on employee and employer contributions
  • An incremental pay spine
  • Child Care Allowance
  • Private medical and dental care at discounted rates
  • Award winning staff learning and development programme
  • Access to discounted goods and services
  • Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensive background and preemployment screening, an essential part of Agenda's recruitment process._

Salary:
£25,138.00-£27,181.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Cycle to work scheme

Ability to Commute:

  • York (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • York: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
ALS 2816
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