Animal Carer

Job Description

Is 2024 the year for you to try something newFed up of the same tasks day in, day out Want to do something YOU are passionate aboutWe might have just the thing...Animal Carer/trainerWould you enjoy a hands-on role working with cats and dogs Are you keen to make the world a better place for pets using Science and ResearchOur Unit Specialists/Animal Carers play a key part in delivering data and as part of the research programme, with the bonus of getting to work with cats and dogs daily, due to recent movements within the company, we have a vacancy for a dog or cat unit specialist.Please note, you must be confident & able to work with high volumes of Dogs and Cats, and be happy to work with either at any given time.Pay rate:Starting at £11.88ph, rising to £12.60ph after successful completion of a 4-month probationary period (inclusive of shift allowance)Hours:Either a 2-week or 4-week training period doing Monday to Friday 8-4 (unit dependant), then doing 8-4pm or 6.30am-2.30pm & 9am till 5pm on a rotating basis that will include weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, sometimes working 6 or 7 days.The Job.As a unit specialist, the primary purpose of your role is to deliver research data, while providing care for our dogs or cats, with Health and Safety at the forefront of everything.The role will offer you the opportunity to be directly responsible for the quality of data, whilst developing your knowledge of animal behaviour and training while working with our behavioural experts, on-going training workshops are also available.You do not need to have any animal experience but it is advantageous, you will gain all the training required in the role, but having a passion for animals is a must.KEY OUTPUTS/SKILLS REQUIREDIn this role you will:- Deliver research tasks (collecting data/biological samples)- Need to be a Team Player- Conflict managements is a key skill for this role- Be a safety/quality custodian, actively identify and propose improvements- Care for our dogs/cats through husbandry and training- Experience in working with Microsoft Office- Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern- Be prepared to continue learning new skills and developing within your role.- Be happy to work alongside EITHER dogs or cats, depending on the business need.QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIESExperience -

• Experience of having responsibility for planning your day-to-day tasks is essential.
• Experience of working without supervision in a fast-paced environment where you can adapt, as part of a team is essential.
• Experience of working through conflict management within a team in essential.
• Experience of working in an operations team and/or a research setting is desirable.

Requirements:

• Own transport is essential due to location as cannot be reached by public transport.
• Successful applicants will need to undergo security checks and undertake a medical on-site with the Occupational Health Advisor.

Benefits:

• Access to an on-site subsidised staff shop.
• On-site Gym access heavily subsidised.
• Retail Discounts.
• Free Eye examination & contribution to glasses.
• Fully supplied uniform and PPE - laundered at work so no need to take home.

HOW TO APPLYPlease click on the apply button today or Text US PET to orAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://candidate-privacy

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