Animal Technician - Weekends
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Overview
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Animal Technician to join our Animal Centre team at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) on a fixed‑term, part‑time basis working at weekends. The role pays between £10,420.76 – £11,582.27 annually (£24,098 – £26,784.00 FTE) depending on skills and experience.
Responsibilities
* Maintain high standards of animal welfare and husbandry for all animals under our care.
* Conduct daily checks and record‑keeping of the animals' health and behaviours.
* Attend to husbandry requirements such as cleaning enclosures, preparing and presenting food, ensuring appropriate bedding and water supply.
* Liaise with veterinarians for routine preventative treatments and medication administration as per the animal centre protocols.
* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas and accommodations.
* Keep up‑to‑date animal records using ZIMS and other methods, and implement training and enrichment strategies for the animals.
* Adhere to all Animal Management Centre procedures and protocols, providing guidance to student groups during practical weekend duties.
* Assist in preparation for classes and ensure safety and security of the Animal Management Centre and compliance with college policies, particularly in health and safety.
Qualifications
* Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject.
* Strong record‑keeping abilities.
* Practical skills with various animals.
* Capability to work with minimal supervision.
Contract Details
This role is part‑time, working 16 hours per week at weekends on a fixed‑term contract until 31/08/2026.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff.
* Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses.
* Excellent defined benefit pension schemes.
* Free on‑site parking at all sites.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Family friendly policies to support work-life balance.
* On‑site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria.
* Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College.
Apply Instructions
Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the online application form. The vacancy will close on 6th December 2025. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
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