Technician: Animal Care (10 hours per week – weekends and weekday cover)

The department of Animal Care has a wide range of vocational programmes and as a result is developing a animal care unit. The department comprises of animal care, foundation studies and catering (FAC). As Technician for animal care you will be responsible for supporting staff and learners across the curriculum area and assist in various processes. The primary focus of the duties will be animal care related. You will be responsible for supporting teachers within lessons to aid students’ progress in animal care in a safe environment. Sometimes you will be required to set up of the facility, maintenance, purchase orders, distribution and storage of feed, tools and equipment related to the vocational area. You will help to manage an effective and efficient ordering system, be responsible for the health and safety of the animals and promote the facility when required. Up to date knowledge of animal care will be essential. You will be responsible for ensuring that the facility is well maintained and you will be required to liaise with estates when issues occur. You will also be responsible for the opening and closing of the facility on the rota and this can include Saturdays and Sundays and over holiday periods. You will support delivery teams and student groups by setting up a variety of resources and teaching aids and you will manage the safe operation of specialist facilities and ensure all resources, facilities and equipment comply with Health and Safety regulation. You will also ensure all specialist areas and facilities are clean and tidy and comply with Health and Safety regulations. You will ensure all equipment is maintained and ready for use and be required to undertake essential minor maintenance tasks. You will be responsible for updating health and safety documentation and follow health and safety guidance. Occasional evening work to support events may be required. You may be asked to assist the teaching teams in preparation of equipment, areas and workshops as well as supporting staff and students with the use of such equipment and processes within workshop settings. You will be expected to embrace and embed the college’s values; Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, High Expectations and Responsibility.