Animal Care Unit Technician

Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology); Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Epsom and Ewell is seeking a candidate for an animal care role. The ideal applicant should have practical experience in animal care, a qualification in an animal-related discipline, and a passion for animals. Responsibilities include routine animal welfare checks, general husbandry tasks, and supervising students. Benefits include a discounted on-site gym, free online qualifications, and free parking. This role will be employed through a subsidiary with different terms and conditions.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Discounted Starbucks

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Practical experience in animal care is essential.
• Commitment to current animal husbandry practices is necessary.
• Desirable to have experience operating a tractor.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Practical Experience in animal care

Passion for animals

Experience of operating a tractor

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 TBC