Weekend Animal Care

1 week ago

Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Wigan & Leigh College Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Looking for extra income doing something you love?

Passionate about animal welfare and want to make a real difference on weekends?

Want a flexible, rewarding role that fits around your week?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues at Wigan & Leigh College. Working in a dynamic, values-led organisation, this role is perfect for someone who is passionate about animal husbandry, welfare and education.

You'll play a vital part in ensuring the highest standards of care for a fascinating range of animals across our Parsons Walk and Leigh Campuses, during weekends and college closure periods when students and teaching staff are not on site.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of fantastic benefits, including:

  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Discounts on travel, parking, and gym memberships through our exciting Benefits Platform
  • Green Car Scheme and Medicash
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Attractive pension schemes

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and responsible Animal Care Technician to provide high-quality daily care for a range of animals including reptiles, amphibians, fish, small mammals, and invertebrates.

You'll carry out daily husbandry routines; feeding, cleaning, monitoring health, and maintaining secure and hygienic enclosures, ensuring every animal receives exceptional care. You'll also maintain accurate records, liaise with staff about animal welfare concerns, and ensure all environments meet high welfare standards.

The role involves travel between Parsons Walk and Leigh Campuses, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Weekend working, Bank Holidays, and College closure periods (including Christmas and New Year) are required.

About You

You'll be confident and experienced in handling a range of animal species, with a genuine passion for their wellbeing. You'll have excellent attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently, ensuring our animals are cared for to the highest standards every single day.

Essential requirements:

  • Proven experience in animal care and husbandry across multiple species
  • Confident handling reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and invertebrates
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and sound judgement
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
  • Willingness to work weekends, Bank Holidays, and during College closure periods

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about animal care and want to work in an environment where your contribution genuinely matters, apply todayand help us continue to provide the best possible care for our animals.

The College reserves the right to interview for this post should suitable candidates apply prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a check against the appropriate barred list. To comply with legislation, a DBS check is required for this role. We will be asking Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd to undertake this process on our behalf.

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