Trainee Animal Technician
Location – Potters Bar
Salary - £14.80 per hour
About the Role
Our client is seeking a motivated Animal Technician to support essential animal care and facility hygiene operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to begin a career in this specialist field, working in a structured environment with full training provided.
Why join our client?
You’ll be joining a dedicated, supportive team where accuracy, quality, and animal welfare are top priorities. You’ll develop new skills, gain hands-on experience with equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
• Clean, sanitise and maintain animal caging and equipment
• Operate cage‑wash machinery, autoclaves and VHP systems
• Support animal technicians with daily husbandry tasks
• Ensure all work follows SOPs and safety procedures
• Dispose of waste safely and maintain high hygiene standards
• Clean, rebuild and sterilise isolators
• Carry out routine equipment checks and maintenance
• Assist with stock management and supply allocation
• Complete logs, records and inventories accurately
• Interact professionally with colleagues and customers
• Maintain a safe, tidy working environment
• Provide cover for team members when needed
• Launder facility clothing to strict biosecurity standards
• Participate in training and support quality improvements
About You
• Minimum 3 GCSEs (Grade D or equivalent)
• Able to follow detailed instructions with strong attention to detail
• Good communicator with a positive team-focused approach
• Able to work under strict hygiene conditions
• Experience with mechanical equipment beneficial
• Must be able to lift cages and have own transport
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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£14.80 - £14.80 per hour