Technician - Commercial Livestock

Windsor Forest Colleges; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for a Technician – Commercial Animals to support practical agricultural activities at BCA College. The role involves managing livestock, assisting students, and ensuring animal welfare. Candidates must be committed to flexible working and willing to undertake necessary checks. Benefits include career progression, subsidised courses, and health & wellbeing support.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexibly, including potential evening and weekend duties.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to compliance with relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical agricultural activities in collaboration with curriculum staff.
• Daily management of livestock and operation of machinery.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Commitment to animal welfare

Flexibility in working hours

Ability to support students in practical sessions

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).

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical agricultural activities in collaboration with curriculum and support staff and ensure the welfare of farmed livestock.
• Work with the Livestock Manager and adhere to high standards of animal welfare in compliance with relevant legislation (Animal Welfare Act 2006 and Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations 2007).
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas and assist 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 students in practical sessions, including supervision and imparting practical skills relevant to the livestock industry.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and adhere to the college’s policies on health and safety, equality, safeguarding, risk management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate potential evening and weekend duties as required.

Requirements

• Commitment to animal welfare and compliance with relevant legislation and college policies.
• Ability to work flexibly, including potential evening and weekend duties.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other legally required checks as part of safeguarding.
• Ability to support students in practical sessions and to work with staff across the college.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to subsidised leisure courses
• 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
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments

Application

The vacancy closes on 9 October 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 29 October 2025. To apply, please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you address the essential criteria listed in the person specification in your supporting statement.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a sufficient level of interest is received.