Animal Technician

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking education provider as an Animal Technician in a dynamic environment dedicated to animal welfare. This full-time role at the Berkshire College of Agriculture involves ensuring high standards of animal husbandry and health monitoring. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work-life balance, you will be part of a team that values each learner and promotes a diverse educational experience. Enjoy benefits like generous annual leave, access to subsidised leisure courses, and various health and wellbeing perks. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of animals and students alike!

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Discounted gym memberships

Confidential staff counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and management.
• Ability to maintain high standards of animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily checks and records of animal health.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and husbandry.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Record keeping

Health monitoring

Education

Relevant animal care qualification

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for an Animal Technician to join our Animal Management and Science Department at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a full-time permanent basis. Please note this role will involve working 1 in 4 weekends.

Animal Technician

The Animal Centre Technician is expected to ensure that high standards of animal welfare and animal husbandry are carried out daily for all the animals that fall under their responsibility. Performing daily checks and keeping records of animals' health and behaviours are a couple of the key components of this role.

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 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 Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Wednesday 28th May 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.