Animal Technician

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Christmas closure

Retail discounts

Job summary

University of Manchester is seeking a dedicated Animal Technician to join our Biological Services Facility team, providing expert care for animals in our research facility and upholding high welfare standards. You may hold or work towards a personal licence and follow established procedures.

Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment screening, and hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Enquiries with Renata Orzechowska at [e-mail] or

Qualifications

• Provide expert care for animals in a research facility.
• Follow established processes to ensure high standards of animal welfare.
• Hold or work towards a personal licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for animals in our research facility.
• Deliver exceptional service to users of the facility.
• Follow established processes and procedures to ensure welfare standards.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Animal Technician to join our Biological Services Facility team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert care for animals in our research facility while delivering exceptional service to all users. You will hold or work towards holding a personal licence, following established processes and procedures to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.

Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Renata Orzechowska

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.