Trainee Animal Technician

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 38,573,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career development

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting for a Trainee Animal Technician in Potters Bar. This hands-on role supports animal welfare and husbandry, with cleaning and sterilisation tasks in a regulated scientific setting.

A full training programme and career development opportunities are provided in a supportive team environment. The position offers a competitive rate of £14.80 per hour, with a temporary to permanent pathway and a chance to build a long-term career in a specialist

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.
• Good communication skills and team orientation.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitise and maintain animal caging and related equipment.
• Load and unload autoclaves and sterilisation equipment.
• Prepare and distribute supplies within the facility.
• Carry out routine cleaning duties across designated areas.
• Support animal husbandry, breeding and colony maintenance activities under supervision.
• Assist with cage changing and animal care tasks.
• Rebuild, sterilise and maintain isolators.
• Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, logs and inventory documentation.
• Support stock control and supply management.
• Carry out routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Animal Management or Biology qualification

Job description

Potters Bar | £14.80 per hour | Temp to Perm | Full Training Provided! Join a leading scientific facility as a Trainee Animal Technician. Hands‑on role supporting animal welfare, husbandry, cleaning and sterilisation processes. Excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in a specialist environment.

Trainee Animal Technician

Potters Bar

£14.80 per hour

Temporary to Permanent

Why Join Our Client?

• Temp to permanent opportunity
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.80
• Full training and career development
• Work within a professional and supportive team
• Gain experience in a highly regulated scientific setting
• Opportunity to contribute to animal welfare and research support

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitise and maintain animal caging and related equipment
• Load and unload autoclaves and sterilisation equipment
• Prepare and distribute supplies within the facility
• Carry out routine cleaning duties across designated areas
• Support animal husbandry, breeding and colony maintenance activities under supervision
• Assist with cage changing and animal care tasks
• Rebuild, sterilise and maintain isolators
• Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with procedures
• Maintain accurate records, logs and inventory documentation
• Support stock control and supply management
• Carry out routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Assist colleagues across the department when required
• Follow all health and safety, quality and biosecurity procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow procedures and work to high standards
• Comfortable working in a physically active role
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and undertake training
• Animal Management or Biology qualification highly desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation offering long‑term career prospects within a unique and rewarding sector.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.