Sheep Technician
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate wishing to follow a career in the sheep breeding sector. This is a fixed term appointment for 8 weeks.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Innovis technical services team.
Key Tasks:
To assist with:
- collecting DNA samples from Welsh Sheep Genetics flocks,
- muscle and backfat scanning services on farm across Wales,
- methane measurements through Innovis’ portable accumulation trailer (PAC),
- collecting faecal samples on farm,
- faecal egg counting in the laboratory; and
- office administration associated with Innovis’ ram selling activity.
We place a strong emphasis on growing people and training will be provided for the key elements of the role and for personal development.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Good written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to
- Good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with farmers, stakeholders, and team
- A full clean driving license, trailer towing experience would be beneficial but not essential.
The post will involve travel throughout Wales with some long days. Hours worked above the normal day will be given as time off in-lieu (TOIL) where possible or paid at the end of the contractual period.
The salary will be based on experience. A pool car is provided for all work-related travel.
Interviews will be held in Aberystwyth on Thursday 22 nd October with a view of starting on Monday 26 th October
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For more information or to discuss the role, contact Dewi Jones on .
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