Unit Specialist- Pet Welfare & Science Support

Posted 3 days 18 hours ago by Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leicestershire, Waltham On The Wolds, United Kingdom, LE144
Job Description
Job Description

Waltham on the Wolds

£30,200 - £31,400 inclusive of rota allowance

+ Company performance bonus & Exceptional Benefits

9.5 hours per day on rotation working over 7 days (average of 37.5 hours per week)

Role Purpose

As a Unit Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional welfare standards while enabling high-quality pet science and research delivery. You will operate as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting welfare, behavioural, veterinary, and scientific outcomes.

What's in it for you?
  • Private healthcare + equal parental leave
  • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Gym membership & wellbeing support
  • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
  • Career Opportunities, the role offers development into specialist, technical, or science-support career pathways within pet welfare, behaviour and research environments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Welfare & Environment Delivery: Deliver and maintain gold-standard welfare, enrichment, and husbandry.
  • Behaviour & Training Support: Support behavioural assessments, recreation and individual development plans.
  • Health & Welfare Monitoring: Monitor health, behaviour, and wellbeing.
  • Scientific Programme Support: Deliver accurate behavioural observations, data capture, and sample support for research studies.
What We're Looking For
  • Professional animal handling experience
  • Strong understanding of welfare and behaviour principles
  • High attention to detail and data accuracy with a focus on quality
  • Interest in scientific or technical environments
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers
What You Can Expect from Mars
  • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
  • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
  • Access world-class training & development from day one
  • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package