Technician in Animal Care

Technician in Animal CareLocation: LackhamSalary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per yearAre you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role where every day is different?Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a Technician in Animal Care to help care for our diverse collection of animals while maintaining our industry-standard facilities at the beautiful Lackham Campus.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique educational environment, supporting the day-to-day running of our Animal Resource Centre and ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. You'll play a vital role behind the scenes, preparing practical learning environments, maintaining facilities, and helping students gain valuable industry experience.Whether you're currently working in an animal care setting and looking for a better work-life balance, or you're seeking a rewarding new challenge where your skills can make a lasting impact, this role offers variety, stability, and excellent opportunities for professional development.What We Offer?? Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year??? Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week based on a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays, 52 weeks per yearYear-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts?? Outstanding BenefitsLocal Government Pension Scheme a strong, secure foundation for your futureGenerous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidaysCollege Closure and Wellbeing DaysEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial supportFree On-Site Gyms available across multiple campusesLifestyle Discounts savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisureCycle-to-Work Scheme save money while staying activeProfessional Development ongoing training and career progression opportunitiesAdditional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entryA stable role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.What You'll DoProvide the highest standards of daily care, feeding, handling, and enrichment for a wide variety of animal speciesMonitor animal health and welfare, reporting concerns and supporting veterinary treatment where requiredMaintain clean, safe, and well-organised animal accommodation to meet legislative and welfare standardsPrepare feeds, bedding, equipment, and practical resources for teaching sessionsAssist with the maintenance of animal enclosures, facilities, and equipmentSupport students during practical sessions, demonstrating safe animal handling and husbandry techniquesMaintain accurate records relating to animal health, welfare, stock, and husbandryEnsure compliance with health & safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare legislationContribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the Animal Resource CentreWhat You'll BringLevel 3 qualification (or above) in Animal Care, Animal Management, or a related subject (or willingness to work towards one)Practical experience caring for a range of domestic, farm, companion, or exotic animalsA sound understanding of animal husbandry, welfare, and current industry best practiceGood organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectivelyA proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to workStrong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamA genuine passion for animal welfare and supporting the education of future animal care professionals? Why Choose This Path?Continue doing what you loveworking with animalswhile enjoying the benefits of an educational environment:A varied role caring for a diverse collection of animalsThe opportunity to support and inspire the next generation of animal care professionalsGreater job security and excellent benefitsOngoing training and opportunities for career progressionA supportive team and positive working environmentBetter work-life balance than many commercial animal care settingsKeep your passion for animal care while building a rewarding long-term career.? Make a move that truly pays offIf you're ready for a secure, rewarding role where your animal care skills will make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.Please note:Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.Safer RecruitmentWiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.Closing date: 30 th July 2026Shortlist date: 31 st July 2026Interview date: TBCTPBN1_UKTJ