Trainee Animal Technician

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Potters Bar, Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is assisting a leading scientific facility in Potters Bar to recruit a Trainee Animal Technician. This hands-on role supports animal welfare, husbandry, cleaning and sterilisation processes with full training provided.

The position is temp-to-perm with a competitive hourly rate of £14.80 and a dedicated, professional team in a regulated environment. A long-term career path in this specialist sector awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and welfare preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitise and maintain animal caging and 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 under supervision.
• Assist with cage changing and animal care tasks.
• Rebuild, sterilise and maintain isolators and equipment.
• Follow health, safety, quality and biosecurity procedures.
• Maintain logs and inventory documentation.
• Support stock control and procurement processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Animal Management or Biology

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.

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.