Animal Carer/animal Trainer - Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom - Bridge of Hope

Bridge of Hope
Bridge of Hope
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Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Pet Unit Specialist/Animal Carer

Would you enjoy a hands-on role working with cats and dogs? Are you keen to make the world a better place for pets using Science and Research? then we may have the position for you.

Our Unit Specialist play a key part in delivering data and as part of the research programme, with the bonus of getting to work with cats and dogs daily, due to recent movements within the company and promotions, we have a vacancy for a dog or cat unit specialist.


Pay rate:
£11.36 per hr (inclusive of shift allowance) This is set to increase as soon as we get confirmation.

Hours:
working on a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays. Giving you the freedom of days off in the week occaionally.

THE JOB

As a unit specialist, the primary purpose of your role would be the delivery of research data, but also providing care for our dogs and/or cats while Health and Safety at the forefront of everything.

The role will offer you the opportunity to be directly responsible for the quality of data, whilst developing your knowledge of animal behaviour and training while working with our behavioural experts.

You do not need to have any animal experience, you will gain all the training required in the role, but having a passion for animals is a must.

KEY OUTPUTS/SKILLS REQUIRED


In this role you will:


  • Deliver research tasks (collecting data/biological samples)
  • Conflict managements is a key skill for this role
  • Be a safety/quality custodian, actively identify and propose improvements
  • Care for our dogs/cats through husbandry and training
  • Experience in working with Microsoft Office
  • Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Education

  • GSCE or equivalent.
Grade C or above is essential in Maths and English, and grade C or above in science is preferable.
Experience

  • Experience of having responsibility for planning your daytoday tasks is essential.

Experience of working without supervision in a fast-paced environment where you can adapt, as part of a team is essential.

Experience of working through conflict management within a team in essential.
Experience of working in an operations team and/or a research setting is desirable.


Requirements:


  • Own transport is essential due to location
  • Successful applicants will need to undergo security checks and undertake a medical onsite with the Occupational Health advisor.

HOW TO APPLY
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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