Animal Technician - Weekends

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the South-East is seeking a part-time Animal Technician to join their Animal Centre team. You will be responsible for maintaining animal welfare with daily checks, record-keeping, and providing student guidance. The role requires strong practical skills and a relevant Level 3 qualification, offering a secure fixed-term contract until 31/08/2026. The position pays between £10,420.76 and £11,582.27 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject.
• Strong record-keeping abilities required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and husbandry.
• Conduct daily checks and record-keeping for animals.
• Implement training and enrichment strategies for the animals.
• Provide guidance to student groups.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

strong practical skills

record-keeping abilities

ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

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 on a fixed-term contract until 31/08/2026.

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.

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.

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Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for an Animal Technician – Weekends to join our Animal Centre team at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) on a fixed-term, part-time basis working at weekends. This role pays between G16 £10,420.76 – G19 £11,582.27 ( £24,098 – £26,784.00 FTE) which is dependant on skills and experience.