The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience.
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Monday 21 April 2025
Reference: MS-1860
As a key part of the Future Farm, the Pig Technical Science Officer will contribute to high standards of care for the pig unit, including hygiene, fertility, production, nutrition, and general animal husbandry. We are looking for motivated team members, with a willingness to develop new skills.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide high standards of care for the pig unit including hygiene, fertility, production, and nutrition.
2. Work effectively individually and as part of a team.
3. Take responsibility for allocated tasks and make sound decisions.
4. Learn new skills and maintain commitment to ensuring the highest standards of livestock health and welfare.
5. Maintain attention to detail and accurate record keeping with exceptionally high standards of housekeeping and hygiene.
The routine working week is 37 hours over Monday to Sunday, inclusive.
A rota for out-of-hours work for the livestock sector Technicians is required to cover animal feeding, welfare checks, and milking. This will be paid at either time off in lieu or time plus one half.
Accommodation is possibly available, or local candidates must be able to commute to the campus at TF10.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made by sending a full Curriculum Vitae and supporting statement, which clearly highlights how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, to Jayne Weaver, Recruitment Advisor via email at vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk by no later than midnight on 21 April 2025. Candidates should ensure that they provide full details of the name, postal address, email address, and telephone number of two referees, including present or most recent employer.
This post is unlikely to meet the relevant criteria to allow the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered against the requirements stated in the recruitment documentation. Recruitment decisions will be made in accordance with the UK Visas and Immigration guidance.
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