Technician - Commercial Livestock

Windsor forest colleges group; Hurley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution based in Hurley is seeking a Technician – Commercial Animals to support livestock management within their Animal Management Centre. This position involves managing livestock, assisting students in practical sessions, and maintaining high standards of animal welfare. Ideal candidates will have experience in agriculture and be comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The role offers opportunities for career progression and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in livestock management and agricultural activities.
• Knowledge of animal welfare legislation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage livestock and ensure adherence to animal welfare standards.
• Support students in their practical learning sessions.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas and operate machinery.

Skills

Animal welfare standards

Machinery operation

Record keeping

Supervision and teaching

Job description

Overview

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Technician – Commercial Animals within our Animal Management Centre to join our BCA College team on a Fixed Term, Term-Time Only basis (37 weeks TTO).

Technician – Commercial Animals

This position as a Technician - Commercial Livestock at Berkshire College of Agriculture, is a fixed-term, term-time only position. This position involves working 24 hours per week on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 08:00 – 17:00 with a 1-hour unpaid break.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Technician – Commercial Livestock involve working alongside curriculum and support staff to deliver practical agricultural activities and ensure the welfare of farmed livestock.

This role requires close collaboration with the Livestock Manager and adherence to high standards of animal welfare in compliance with relevant legislation such as the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations 2007. The technician will also be involved in maintaining cleanliness in work areas and assisting in educational activities with students.

• Daily management of livestock, operation of machinery and vehicles, and maintaining accurate records as directed by the Livestock Manager.
• Support for students in practical sessions, which involves supervision and imparting practical skills pertinent to the livestock industry.
• Engagement in ongoing professional development and adherence to health and safety, equality, safeguarding policies.
• Flexible approach to work, including potential evening and weekend duties.

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.

Staff benefits

• 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.

Application and safeguarding

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 9th October 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 29th October 2025. 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.

Note: 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.

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