Animal Technician - Weekends
Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for an Animal Technician - Weekends to join our Animal Centre team at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) on a fixed‑term, part‑time basis working at weekends. This role pays between G16 £10,420.76 – G19 £11,582.27 (£24,098 – £26,784.00 FTE) which is dependent on skills and experience.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain high standards of animal welfare and husbandry, including daily checks and record‑keeping of animal health and behaviour.
* 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 per Animal Centre protocols.
* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas and accommodations; keep up‑to‑date animal records using ZIMS and other methods.
* Implement training and enrichment strategies for the animals.
* Adhere to all Animal Management Centre procedures and protocols, provide guidance to student groups during practical weekend duties, and assist in preparation for classes.
* Ensure safety and security of the Animal Management Centre and compliance with college health and safety policies.
Key qualifications:
* Strong practical skills with a variety of animals.
* Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject.
* Strong record‑keeping abilities.
* Capability to work with minimal supervision.
The position is part‑time, 16 hours per week on weekends, on a fixed‑term contract until 31 August 2026.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff.
* Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses.
* Access to 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.
* Health & wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair & beauty treatments at the Salon at Langley College.
Application Process
Please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Pay particular attention to the supporting statement, ensuring you include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. The vacancy will close on 6 December 2025.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Recruitment agencies: We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
Legal & Safeguarding
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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