Animal Care Unit Technician

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Epsom is seeking an individual passionate about animal care to oversee the wellbeing of animals and supervise students. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in animal care and a qualification in an animal-related discipline. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, feeding, and health checks of animals. This position offers benefits such as discounted gym memberships, free online qualifications, and free parking on-site. Closing date for applications is 9th January 2026.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free parking on-site

Discounted Starbucks

Free online qualifications

Access to sports hall and fitness classes

Qualifications

• Practical experience in animal care is essential.
• Potential candidates should be passionate about animals.
• A qualification in an animal-related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Routine cleaning of animal accommodation.
• Ensure routine feeding and watering of animals.
• Conduct routine health and welfare checks on all animals.
• General husbandry of animals.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Supervise students across all levels.

Skills

Practical experience in animal care

Commitment to current animal husbandry practices

Experience operating a tractor

Passion for animals

Education

Qualification in animal related discipline

Job description

What we're looking for:

• Practical Experience in animal care
• Commitment to the provision of current animal husbandry practices
• Experience of operating a tractor is desirable
• Qualification in animal related discipline
• Passion for animals

Main Duties and tasks

• Routine cleaning of animal accommodation
• Routine feeding and watering of animals
• Routine health and welfare check on all animals
• General husbandry of animals
• Monitoring of stock levels
• Supervision of students across all levels

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus-smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Closing date 9th January 2026

Interview date 16th January 2026