Cad Technician à Allemagne

Vanrath are delighted to be supporting the recruitment of Band 4 Animal Management Technician for a large public sector company in Magherafelt and Coleraine on a temporary basis.

What’s in it for you?

• Starting Salary - £25,992
• Full time - 36hrs
• 1-year fixed term, with potential to become permanent

Set Up

• Preparations of classroom area, resources, materials, equipment and/or tools before classes arrive to carry out practical activities.
• Operate and train staff in the use of complex resources, materials, equipment and/or tools using safe working practices.
• Demonstrating basic techniques to students under the supervision of Lecturing staff
• Supervising correct usage of resources, materials and/or tools by Lecturers and Students.
• Assisting Lecturers during practical sessions and ensuring that students use safe working practices.
• Coordinating the loan of resources, materials, equipment and/or tools as required by students for teaching and/or project work and ensuring the correct safeguards are in place for the return of these.

Clear Up

• Accounting for resources, materials, equipment and/or tools at the end of practical sessions.
• Maintaining optimum standards within the learning space complying with Health, Safety, Hygiene and Animal Welfare Regulations
• Dismantle and storage of relevant materials, equipment and/or tools at the end of practical sessions.
• Disposing of used material in a safe and approved manner
• Regular cleaning of resources, materials, equipment, and/or tools.

Stock Control, storage, ordering

• Maintaining adequate stock levels and records within the curriculum area.
• Responsible for sourcing and purchasing new equipment and stock in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
• Liaising with industry representatives regarding stock
• Implementation of a stock control and cataloguing process using an IT database.
• Receiving, checking and ensuring correct storage of stock
• Ensuring relevant stock take is undertaken
• Ensure resources, materials, equipment and/or tools are maintained and stored in good working order and reporting of any faults to Curriculum Manager.
• Assessing the condition of resources, materials, equipment and/or tools with regard to health and safety before further issue.
• Rotation and stock control of materials (Feed, cleaning products, bedding etc.).

General

• Ensure animal welfare standards are maintained and comply with Animal Welfare Regulations
• Caring for animals during college mid-term breaks (e.g. Halloween, Easter etc.)
• Coordinating the movement of animals between facilities as and when required (e.g. vet visits, etc.)
• Cash handling and completion of relevant documentation relating to the department where applicable
• Assisting teaching staff with the set up and clearance for exhibitions, competitions and other displays
• Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of students.

About you

Essential:

• A minimum the applicant should have acquired a Level 3 in Animal Management or equivalent subject.
• Animal handling experience acquired while completing placement as part of a university degree or as part of a Foundation Degree/HND will be considered.
• 1 years' experience working with animals.
• Knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act and experience maintaining animal welfare standards

Desirable:

• A HND or degree in Animal Management or equivalent animal related discipline.
• Experience working or caring for small animals (e.g. rabbits, guinea pigs, cats, dogs etc.)
• Experience in an educational teaching facility.
• Knowledge and experience of basic biology practicals

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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.