Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for an Animal Technician to join our Animal Management Centre team at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) on a part-time basis working at weekends.
Animal Technician
As an Animal Technician at BCA, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of animal welfare and husbandry for all animals under our care. This includes daily checks and record-keeping of the animals’ health and behaviours. Key tasks involve attending to the husbandry requirements such as cleaning enclosures, preparing and presenting food, ensuring appropriate bedding and water supply, and liaising with veterinarians for routine preventative treatments and medication administration as per the animal centre protocols.
The role requires maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of work areas and accommodations, keeping up-to-date animal records using ZIMS and other methods, and implementing training and enrichment strategies for the animals. The technician is also tasked with adhering to all Animal Management Centre procedures and protocols, providing guidance to student groups during practical weekend duties, and assisting in preparation for classes. Safety and security of the Animal Management Centre and compliance with college policies, particularly in health and safety, are paramount.
In terms of personal specifications, the job demands strong practical skills with various animals. The candidate should possess a minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject, strong record-keeping abilities, and the capability to work with minimal supervision.
This role is part-time, working 16 hours per week at weekends.
For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at slough and Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Our staff benefit from:
- Support roles enjoy 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
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at slough and Langley College
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 11th January 2025.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*.
To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.
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.
*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
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.