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Job Title: Animal Management Maintenance Worker
Status: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026
Assessment Centre Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
Overview
Reaseheath College is one of the UK’s leading land-based colleges, set in the heart of rural Cheshire on a stunning 330-hectare campus featuring farms, parkland, woodlands, lakes, and modern learning facilities.
Our Reaseheath Mini Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from around 200 species and supports more than 500 Animal Management students. The zoo plays a vital role in education, conservation, and community engagement, offering industry-standard facilities and a vibrant, supportive environment.
About the role
We’re looking for a practical, proactive, and adaptable Maintenance Worker to join our dedicated Animal management team. This role is essential to the smooth running, safety, and appearance of our zoo and outdoor animal areas.
Key responsibilities:
1. Carry out general maintenance across the zoo and surrounding facilities, including minor repairs, tool upkeep, and seasonal site preparation.
2. Undertake grounds work such as grass cutting, strimming, weed control, leaf and litter clearance, and pathway upkeep.
3. Support with pond cleaning, roof/gutter/drain maintenance, and other routine site checks.
4. Assist with PAT testing and ensure safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
5. Manage collections and deliveries using the zoo van when required.
6. Work proactively with the team to maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and presentation for visitors, staff, and animals.
The successful candidate will:
7. Hands-on maintenance or grounds experience, ideally in a zoo, farm, or educational environment.
8. Confident using hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
9. Flexible, reliable, and happy to work outdoors in all weathers.
10. A team player who can also work independently and manage their workload effectively.
11. A full UK driving licence and eligibility to drive the vehicles available at the college.
We can offer you:
12. 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
13. A two-week festive/New Year shut down
14. Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
15. Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
16. On site gym membership available
17. Pluxee reward scheme
18. Free Parking
For more information, please refer to the additional job description.
Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.
Safeguarding Statement
Reaseheath College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.