Animal Facility Technician

HAR Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 1,102,080 - 1,653,120; Part time

Job summary

Labcorp in Harrogate, North Yorkshire is seeking an Animal Facilities Technician to join the team. The role requires Saturday and Sunday mornings, totaling 10 hours per weekend, with duties including welfare checks, feeding, enrichment, and enclosure cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs with English and Maths and may hold Animal Care Level 2 or Animal Management Level 3; prior animal care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• GCSE Level with English and Maths required.
• Experience caring for animals is essential.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Daily welfare checks on animals.
• Provide fresh food and water as required.
• Offer environmental enrichment through play and exercise.
• Maintain clean enclosures to high hygiene standards.

Skills

Animal care experience

Education

GCSE Level (English & Maths)

Animal Care Level 2 or Animal Management Level 3 (IAT)

Job description

Labcorp is seeking an Animal Facilities Technician to join our team in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The position requires working Saturday and Sunday from 7.30 am to 12.30 pm (10 hours total).

Job Responsibilities

• Daily welfare checks
• Provision of adequate fresh food and water
• Providing animals with environmental enrichment through play and exercise
• Ensuring enclosures are cleaned in accordance with clear instructions and maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness

Minimum Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Level with English and Maths

Preferred Qualifications

• Animal Care Level 2 or Animal Management Level 3 Institute of Animal Technology qualification

Additional Job Standards

• Previous experience of working with or caring for animals
• Passion for our industry
• Enthusiastic and committed attitude
• Reliable, with a hardworking approach to the job
• The chance to work with a variety of different people in a supportive environment

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