Unit Specialist- Pet Welfare & Science Support
Mars, Wymondham, Leicestershire
Unit Specialist- Pet Welfare & Science Support
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Mars, Wymondham, Leicestershire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 17 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 9769567668104e6e925ca236cf15f4d3
Location ref: Wymondham, Leicestershire
Full Job Description
As a Unit Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional welfare standards while enabling high-quality pet science and research delivery. You will operate as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting welfare, behavioural, veterinary, and scientific outcomes. What's in it for you?
- Private healthcare + equal parental leave
- Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Gym membership & wellbeing support
- Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
- Career Opportunities, the role offers development into specialist, technical, or science-support career pathways within pet welfare, behaviour and research environments., Welfare & Environment Delivery: Deliver and maintain gold-standard welfare, enrichment, and husbandry.
- Behaviour & Training Support: Support behavioural assessments, recreation and individual development plans.
- Health & Welfare Monitoring: Monitor health, behaviour, and wellbeing.
- Scientific Programme Support: Deliver accurate behavioural observations, data capture, and sample support for research studies.
Professional animal handling experience - Strong understanding of welfare and behaviour principles
- High attention to detail and data accuracy with a focus on quality
- Interest in scientific or technical environments
- Full UK driving licence
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers
Waltham on the Wolds £30,200 -£31,400 inclusive of rota allowance + Company performance bonus & Exceptional Benefits 9.5 hours per day on rotation working over 7 days (average of 37.5 hours per week) - Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
- Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
- Access world-class training & development from day one
- Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package