Vacancies to join Our Friendly Team this Autumn
15 September 2023
On the frontline of delivering sustainable parasite control
*APPLICATIONS CLOSED - ALL POSITIONS NOW FILLED
We are currently recruiting for new members of the team to help us deliver our award-winning animal health services from our busy postal laboratory in rural Northumberland.
Farm, Avian & Equine SQP and Lab Technician
Full time position Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Salary £18,964.40 to £22,697.96 per annum dependent on experience plus bonuses, 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, pension and benefits
We are seeking an experienced Farm, Avian and Equine SQP who is friendly and confident advising customers on parasite control treatments for equine, farm animals and poultry. The full role involves the processing of samples both at the computer and in the lab and carrying out of worm egg counts and other tests as a lab technician and supporting customers with advice on what to do next with their results.
Laboratory experience is desirable but not at all essential as full training will be given. An ability to demonstrate a customer centred approach, a willingness to learn with an eye for detail will stand you in good stead.
Trainee Lab Technician
Full time position Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Starting salary of £18,964.40 per annum plus bonuses, 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, pension and benefits
The key task of this role is the processing, testing and recording of animal samples. Your support will be critical to help deliver the outstanding customer service that is the corner stone of the laboratory service. The successful applicant will be proficient in the use of basic computer processes, to follow set protocol and able to work effectively in a small team as well as independently.
Laboratory experience is desirable but not at all essential as full training will be given. An ability to demonstrate a customer centred approach, a willingness to learn with an eye for detail will stand you in good stead.
Assistant Lab Technician
Part time, Monday-Friday 10.30am-2.30pm
Short-term flexible contract with the potential for more permanent work for the right candidate.
Salary: National living wage depending on age plus bonuses, paid holiday, pension and benefits
The key task of this role is the processing of animal samples. This is a very physical job, on your feet in the lab, and involves following a protocol for preparing the samples (predominately horse and farm animal faeces) for the testing process.
Your support will be critical to help deliver the outstanding customer service that is the corner stone of the laboratory service. The successful applicant will be proficient in the use of basic computer processes, to be able to follow set protocol and to work effectively in a small team as well as independently. No experience necessary, full training will be given.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please provide a covering letter and CV, highlighting which role you wish to apply for, relevant skills and experience and describing what attracts you to the position. It would be helpful if you could indicate an approximate start date if you were to be successful. Send to Operations Director, Kristy Hodgson [email protected]
ABOUT WESTGATE
For the last twenty-four years Westgate has been leading the field in helping owners and keepers to manage the parasite control of their horses and other grazing animals. We're on a continued mission to slow the threat of wormer resistance by using evidence-based techniques to target treatments only where they’re needed. We strive to give the best customer service at every step of the process to make this as easy as possible for our clients. Our technicians (that’s you!) provide the timely results that they can trust.
We’re looking for a likeminded individual who loves to love their job to bolster our small team. The purpose-built laboratory on the farm is a great place to work with plenty of dog walking at lunchtimes and social get togethers. We’re a good bunch. We don't do office politics or "that's not my job". We take turns to make tea and help each other out where we can.
If you think you’d fit well into our small team and would like to be part of a progressive family run business with a caring attitude and a competitive package then we’d love to hear from you.