Animal Technician – Job Overview
Our team is passionate about animal welfare and loves working with rabbits and rodents. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring the well‑being of our animals, providing exceptional care to rabbits and rodents, including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities in a production facility. We support your training and development to learn new skills, enabling you to progress in your role and to your next role.
Responsibilities
* Feed, clean and breed rabbits and rodents in a production facility.
* Maintain accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and animal care activities.
* Coordinate order details, including selection, packaging and ensuring accuracy at all times.
* Participate in training and development to learn new skills and experiences.
* Be a great team player, flexible to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, and happy to work overtime when needed.
Qualifications
* Genuine interest in animal development and breeding; comfortable handling and holding rabbits or rodents.
* Qualification in animal care (or similar) or previous experience working in an animal‑related environment.
* Attention to detail and strong record‑keeping skills.
* Ability to work flexible hours, including early morning shifts (starting at 05:00) and finishing by 14:00 on Fridays.
* Must be able to drive; the site is rural with no public transport.
* Cannot have pet rodents (mice, rats or guinea‑pigs) or rabbits for biosecurity reasons; must not own animals that feed on rodents (snakes, birds).
Location & Benefits
This is a full‑time, 18‑month fixed‑term contract (with potential to be made permanent), based at our Hillcrest site in Belton, just outside Loughborough. Working hours vary by team; some start at 05:00 and all finish by 14:00 on Fridays. A starting salary of £26,501.83 (or more with experience). 33 days holiday (including 8 public holidays). Core benefits include life assurance and pension, plus income protection after 3 years of service. Flexible benefits scheme with optional private health insurance, health cash plan, technology scheme and retail discounts. Well‑being benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal with fitness videos, recipes and mindfulness exercises.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
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