Animal Care and Welfare Apprentice

You will assist with animal care programmes which would include feeding, watering, socialisation, training and exercise procedures and the provision of clean bedding and nesting materials, clean caging and associated equipment You will assist with the maintenance and cleaning of animal rooms, corridors, storerooms and laboratory equipment ensuring that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition all to a high standard You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and in particular those relating to Animal Welfare, GLP and Health & Safety You will ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standards and liaise with management and maintenance to ensure any repairs are performed in good time You will sanitise animal caging and associated equipment using the site Cage Wash machine, pressure washers and other equipment supplied for the purpose You will undertake and achieve the qualifications associated with the apprenticeship framework, namely the IAT Level 2 qualification

Career progression towards animal technology is also available for the right candidate after the apprenticeship is completed.

Training:

Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2.

37.5 hour working week. Rolling shift pattern of start and finish times:  07:00 - 15:30, 08:00 - 16:30 and 09:00 - 17:30.

Additional overtime every third weekend may also be required.

1 day per week (exact day TBC) will be dedicated towards off-the-job training, which is delivered remotely by Leeds City College.

Training Outcome:

Progression to a permanent position at the end of a successful apprenticeship is highly likely, along with the opportunity to gain further qualifications in IAT level 3.

Employer Description:
Sequani is a contract research organisation with over 50 years’ experience in the conduct of non-clinical regulatory safety testing - toxicology studies for our world-wide client base. As a Gold Investor in People organisation, we are confident that we can offer a varied role, together with a good range of company benefits and excellent career progression. Our customers frequently complement us on our friendly, professional and high-quality service and we inject commitment and purpose into everything we do.

Working Hours :
Rolling shift pattern of start and finish times: 07:00 - 15:30, 08:00 - 16:30 and 09:00 - 17:30. Additional overtime every third weekend may also be required. Exact working days TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Can do attitude