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Lead Technician - Animal Management
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £25,623 per annum + benefits
Hours: Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)
Our client’s main goal is to be an 'outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that they do. To help them achieve this they are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. To be a part of the team they will expect you to be committed to their values too.
The Role
As their Lead Technician for their Animal Care and Land Based provision at the College you will be the first person responsible for the welfare and health of their animal collection.
The responsibility of the Lead Technician will be for the well-being of all animals and the overseeing of the land based technical support, supervising the team of technicians and learners on work experience.
You will be responsible for providing full year-round care for all animals and ensuring appropriate cover arrangements prioritise animal welfare.
As Lead Technician you will also be responsible for tours and demonstrations of their animals and land to designated groups, so excellent knowledge of their animal collection and facilities alongside good customer service skills is essential.
Skills and Qualifications
- You will have experience of working within an animal establishment with a range of different species including small rodents and reptiles.
- You should have previous experience supervising/leading/supporting others and have experience of looking after a diverse range of animals to ensure their animals are cared for in the best possible manner.
- You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths and have a level 3 or above animal care qualification.
- You should have certification (or be willing to undertake) in Emergency First Aid and Health and Safety training.
Department Info
As Lead Technician you will report to the Curriculum Team Leader and Curriculum Manager. You will work closely with other staff within the Curriculum Area such as Lecturers and will supervise their team of Technicians on a day to day basis.
Benefits
- Access to local government pensions scheme
- Up to 41 days annual leave per including closure during Christmas period
- Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons
- Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
- Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
- Parking available at all of their sites
- Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
To Apply
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