Animal Care Technician - maternity leave cover

TN United Kingdom; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Melton Mowbray is seeking two full-time Animal Care Technicians for maternity leave cover. The roles involve maintaining animal husbandry standards and supporting educational needs, offering a chance to work with diverse animal species and contribute to student learning.

Benefits

Career Average Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Onsite free parking

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Subsidised canteen

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care or related field preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of animal species.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of animal husbandry.
• Support curriculum needs of the Animal Care department.
• Work alongside dedicated staff and interact with students.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Student interaction

Teamwork

Job description

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Animal Care Technician - maternity leave cover, Melton Mowbray

Client: SMB Group

Location: Melton Mowbray

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

The SMB Group is a highly successful FE college, formed through the merger of Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray, and Brooksby.

We have exciting opportunities for two full-time Animal Care Technicians to join our team at Brooksby, working on fixed-term contracts to cover maternity leave. These roles involve maintaining high standards of animal husbandry and supporting the curriculum needs of the Animal Care department. You will work alongside dedicated staff and interact with students, working with a variety of animal species. These positions offer a great opportunity to support the growth and development of our practical Animal Care facilities.

Working days are Monday to Friday for the first role and Tuesday to Friday for the second. Both candidates will work weekends on a rota basis, 1:4 half days on Saturday and Sunday, with a compensatory day off the following week.

We offer benefits such as a Career Average Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), onsite free parking, professional development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working, subsidised canteen, and a health cash plan.

To apply, please complete an application form available on our website. For an informal discussion, contact Catherine Burniston, the Animal Studies Facility Supervisor.

Closing date: Sunday, 25 May 2025 at 12 noon.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and as a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. All staff must share our safeguarding commitment, with an enhanced DBS check required for all hires.