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
Are you looking to start a rewarding career within a specialist scientific environment? Our client is seeking a Trainee Animal Technician to join their dedicated team in Potters Bar. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is reliable, hardworking, and keen to learn, with full training provided.
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.
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