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Animal Technician

4 months ago

London, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

Can you help us protect the biosecurity of Great Britain, safeguarding animal health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy?�

If so, why not join us and make a difference.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy.

The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our People are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes.

This advertised role is to join the Animal Sciences team of 50 multidisciplined technicians, vets, and administrative staff. The department is responsible for delivering animal studies that inform Defra policy, advance scientific understanding and improve animal welfare in the UK and beyond. Animal Technicians at APHA have the unique opportunity to specialise in a wide variety of roles, ranging from low to high containment, and from small animals to livestock.

Daily responsibilities primarily consist of the daily husbandry, care and welfare of a wide range of species ensuring the highest welfare standards, and conducting regulated procedures under license for which full training & accreditation is provided. Staff will also routinely use both laboratory and agricultural machinery as part of their role, and may be involved in the collection and delivery of livestock. The post will require a diverse range of tasks involved, and there are always opportunities for development for keen and proactive individuals.

The Weybridge site is undergoing a major structural transformation with new high tech animal facilities being constructed to support ongoing and new projects in the years to come.

This is a great opportunity to work in the Animal industry if you have a keen interest in animals and animal science. We have a variety of training opportunities available to support your career at APHA. We are after individuals with a passion for working with animals and promoting their welfare.

No previous research experience needed as training will be provided in the role.

Job description

You can be expected to cover the following duties. Training and supervision will be provided.

Daily animal care, health checks and husbandry (including rearing from birth), of both stock and experimental livestock, poultry species and small laboratory animals. Liaising with the Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer and Named Veterinary Surgeons regarding the welfare of animals under your care.Observations and monitoring of experimental animals, recording of clinical signs and other data and ensuring information is passed to the relevant people.Unloading, collection, transport and storage of animal bedding, feed, consumables and equipment.Assist with veterinary and technical procedures associated with animal identification, weighing, restraint, sample collection, feed preparations and experimental work.Operation of heavy duty and agricultural machinery, including but not limited to tractors, forklifts, telehandlers, Quadbikes, and Skidsteer loaders.The use of specialist equipment as required, including but not limited to autoclaves, animal weigh scales, hot air ovens, bottle washers and water pressure washers.Undertake experimental Home Office procedures (under licence), including Schedule 1 Techniques, and the management of associated records. Full training will be provided.Contribute to refinement of animal procedures or studies.Maintaining disease security in animal facilities, cleaning and decontamination of animal accommodation, equipment, storage and support accommodation.To comply with APHA Health and Safety policy.The post holder is required to achieve appropriate competence, write and review SOPs and take part in quality audits.

Communication

The jobholder will demonstrate very good interpersonal and communication skills, and be well organised.Requirement to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff including study leaders, vets, welfare officers.The jobholder is expected to use electronic communication tools (email, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Livelink etc) and respond to queries or discussions in a timely manner.

Quality

The Jobholder is required to work according to the GLP and GMP standards, write and review SOP's and ensure quality compliance. APHA is certified to BS ISO 9001 by Bureau Veritas UK Ltd for the provision of a range of specialist veterinary scientific services and products to the Government and other interested parties worldwide.

Person specification

Experience and skills:

You will need to demonstrate the following:

Experience of contact with livestock or companion animals.Good Written and Spoken English

Licences:

A valid full driving licence is necessary.

Security clearance

The Weybridge site is a strategically important national asset due to its role as a reference laboratory supporting the Government�s response to national emergencies including disease outbreaks. For this reason all postholders based on the APHA Weybridge site must hold a valid Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance or above. It is up to each person applying for a post at APHA Weybridge to ensure they meet the residency criteria. Applicants must be currently resident in the UK & have at least three years continuous UK residency as this is a requirement to work at the Weybridge site where the team and work is situated.

Licences

Full Driving Licence

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Working TogetherMaking Effective DecisionsDelivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �27,245, Animal and Plant Health Agency contributes �7,356 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Benefits

In return for your dedication, we will support your ongoing personal development through appropriate training. Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA. Our benefits include generous annual leave of 25 days (rising one day per year up to 30 days after 5 years), flexible working, a contributory pension (27%), staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme.

Should you be successful in your application, you can join the active community of scientists and engineers in government as part of the GSE Profession (GSEP). Becoming a member enables you to grow your understanding of profession activities within your own organisation and across the profession. GSEP encourages all members to develop professionally and personally with a variety of free opportunities to learn, develop and network across government. Visit the GSEP page and GSE blog for more details.

Pension and Financial Benefits

Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package and there are various options including Alpha and Partnership pension schemes in which Defra can invest in providing a contribution to the cost of your pension.
Life Assurance: if you become too ill or die before retirement valuable benefits will be provided to you and your family.

Learning and Development

Access to five days learning and development each year to support professional development through Civil Service Learning. Corporate induction and three days special leave for volunteering.

Staff Wellbeing

Access to Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, providing advice and guidance on both personal and employment issues such as personal wellbeing, career development, legal matters such as landlord / tenant disputes. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Service and the Civil Service Sports Council.