Job Description

The Corporate Board is committed to appointing a suitable and experienced member of staff who will display initiative and enthusiasm and further the reputation of the college through a commitment of working as a member of a team of staff and producing work of a high quality.

The Animal Science Department provides sector leading animal facilities to support animal science courses from Entry 3, Level 1 to Degree level. The curriculum is wide ranging, including care, management and breeding of small mammals, exotics, birds and fish.

The Technician will be expected to:

maintain a safe and healthy environment for all animals in the animal centre; provide technical assistance and support for teaching and learning within your area, responding to the needs of students, academic staff and the relevant course leader/s; maintain a clean and safe working environment, complying with Health and Safety regulations; maintain and update relevant Health & Safety documentation such as Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, COSHH records and equipment maintenance records, in liaison with animal centre manager; maintain, upgrade and service non-powered equipment as planned, required or requested; receiving relevant training as and when necessary; ensure the care, control, maintenance and security of animal centre equipment, materials and stock; maintain inventory of livestock; carry out ordering of stock and monitor deliveries in line with college financial procedures
A minimum Level 3 animal industry related qualificationis essential for the role as is recent and relevant experience of the technical field/s concerned.

Pay: 15.03 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person