The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: BMH-031400
Salary: £25,804 - £27,319 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: FBMH Research and Innovation
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 28/05/2026
Contract Duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: FBMH Research and Innovation

Job Description


We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Animal Technician to join our Biological Services Facility team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert care for animals in our research facility while delivering exceptional service to all users. You will hold or work towards holding a personal licence, following established processes and procedures to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.

What you will get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Vicky Taylor

Email: vicky.taylor2@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.




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