Pet Carer (Trial Support)

Job description

  Location
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
·  Salary
£ 7.64 - £ 15.28 / Hour
·  Category
Agriculture & Fishing - Agriculture & Fishing
·  Job type
Temporary
·  Industry
Agriculture and Fishing
·  External Reference
TPC

Description:
We are currently recruiting for pet carer roles to support a trial for our client based at the world's leading pet nutrition centre in Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire.

For the trial you would be require to observe dogs, remove all faeces, collect urine and faeces samples and record information and data. This work plays a crucial role within our trials and provides a great starting point for those wanting to pursue a career within animal nutrition, husbandry, training or research.

This trial involves working on either 12 and/or 8 hour shifts, both during the day and over night and dates of work will include weekends and bank holidays. For some of these shifts you would also be required to be on standby where you may be required to work to cover absences and/or provide additional resource requirements.

Interviews to be held on Thursday 15th and/or Tuesday 20th February 2018.
Training for successful applicants will provisionally begin on Monday 26th March 2018.

Duties:
*Observe dogs both during the day and at night
*Providing faeces and urine collection and sampling
*Recording information and following guidelines
*Providing animal husbandry as required
*Cleaning and tidying of animal pens and work areas

Requirements:
*Basic literacy skills and the ability to follow instructions and guidelines
*Previous experience of working with dogs is advantageous
*Passion for working with animals
*The ability to work in a team
*The ability to work 12 hour shifts including nights and maintain a high standard of alertness
*Flexibility to work standbys and additional shifts as required
*Own car is essential due to location
*Successful applicants will need to undergo security checks and undertake a medical that includes a drug test
Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.