Job Description

Grade UE03: 23,742 - 25,804 per annum, pro-rata

CSG / Bioresearch & Veterinary Services

Part-time: 25 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

This post is part-time (25 hours per week)


We are seeking a dedicated individual to undertake day-to-day housekeeping, cleaning, and van driving duties within our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services facilities. Responsibilities include essential sterilisation support in the wash-up areas, such as cleaning used rodent cages and rodent drinking water bottles. The role requires the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. There are no minimum qualifications, though knowledge of animal welfare and husbandry is advantageous. You will be primarily based at the BioQuarter, with potential requirements to cover colleagues' leave at Easter Bush, Western General, and King's Buildings.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Understanding of the welfare needs of animals, including the provision of food, water, and a safe environment. Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, accurately and in a timely manner. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions Awareness of Health and Safety, particularly manual handling. Ability to lift 22 Kgs and push cage racks weighing 90 - 130 Kgs. Must hold a current UK driving licence. Familiarity with standard IT equipment and basic computer skills to complete online training sessions, send/receive emails and request annual leave.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary of 23,742 - 25,804 per annum, pro rata An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

19 September 2025

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.




Interviews will be held

w/c 13 October 2025.

If you have not heard from us by

3 October 2025,

it means your application will not be progressing further.