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RES Animal Care Technician
Hours: Part time : weekend and holiday cover
Times: Variable
Duration: Temporary until July 2027
Salary: A GBP 13.23 per hour plus holiday pay
Location: Dearne Valley College, Rotherham
Apply by: 21/09/2026
About the Role
Rotherham Education Services (RES) supply casual and temporary staffing to the RNN Group. The RNN Group consists of Rotherham, Dearne Valley and North Notts colleges.
Do you believe that every animal deserves a clean environment, a gentle hand, and a champion for their well-being? If you're ready to turn your passion for animals into a meaningful career, we want to meet you.
As an Animal Care Technician, you are the backbone of our daily operations. You aren't just feeding and cleaning: you are the primary observer of our residents' health and happiness. You'll ensure our facility runs like a well-oiled machine while providing the high-standard care our animals rely on.
You will be responsible for the supervision of learners during practical sessions and learners on work experience supporting tutors where necessary. You will ensure all of our animals are provided with full year-round care for all animals and any cover arrangements. This role includes both indoor and outdoor work.
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You will assist the Lead Technician in managing stock control for animal and land-based resources and ensure the safe preparation and setting out of equipment and materials for practical work and demonstrations within the curriculum area. You may be required to assist these demonstrations.
Hours of work will be during weekends and covering holidays.
Have you got what it takes to be successful?
- You will have experience of working within an animal establishment with a range of different species including small rodents and reptiles.
- 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
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- Full and part-time hours available
- Holiday Pay (Hourly paid assignments)
- Dedicated co-ordinator to help you through the process of applying and whilst you are engaged with us
- Access to NEST Pension Scheme
- Access to RNN gyms, restaurants and salons
- Dedicated training programmes accessible throughout the year
What is the RNN Group?
RNN Group's main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for RNN Group, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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