Animal Technician

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic market leading Pension

Employee health and wellbeing services

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an experienced Animal Technician to join the Biological Services Facility team. You will provide expert care for animals in our research facility while delivering exceptional service to all users and aiming to hold a personal licence, following established processes for welfare standards.

Successful candidates may undergo third-party pre-employment screening. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered, and contact details for enquiries are provided in

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for animals in the Biological Services Facility.
• Follow established processes and procedures to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.
• Work towards holding a personal licence and participate in the screening process as required.

Job description

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Renata Orzechowska

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.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

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.