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Technician - Health Schemes

Job details
Posting date: 21 January 2025
Salary: £25,620 to £29,254 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 February 2025
Location: TD6 0EQ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: SRUC
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: REQ0217-62309

Summary

About the team:

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

St Boswells disease surveillance centre is situated in the southeast of Scotland and provides a diagnostic and consultancy service to the sheep and cattle farmers of the area and their veterinary surgeons. The centre manages both the sheep and cattle health schemes such offered by SRUC.

About the opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced technician to join the Health Scheme team at St Boswells disease surveillance centre.

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

  • Provide an efficient and reliable service to Health Scheme clients
  • Lead on specific area(s) of work
  • Support Team Leaders and Health Scheme Veterinary Manager
  • Deal with queries by phone, email and Teams from internal and external customers
  • Develop and maintain a good understanding of the rules of the Health Schemes
  • Register samples in Health Schemes database, including labelling
  • Contact farmers and vet practices to resolve issues
  • Advise clients on health scheme requirements/rules, and problem solving
  • Assist with staff training
  • Assist with client management, including keeping records accurate and up to date
  • General office duties
  • General finance duties

    Further details of the requirements of the role can be found in the Job Particulars document.

    Minimum qualifications and experience:

    The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF Level 9 (Degree level) or above and have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience or an appropriate qualification and extensive relevant experience.

    Admin ref: AMT/VS/035/25

    Closing date: 02 February 2025

    Eligibility for Sponsorship:

    This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

    Salary and benefits:

    • Generous annual leave
    • Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Discounted RAC Membership
    • Generous family leave
    • We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development
    • Flexible working patterns
    • Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)

      How to Apply:

      Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.

      Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.

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