Job Description

The vacancy

Join Our Team as a Weekend Relief and Staff leave cover- Animal Technician at North Lindsey College!

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Look no further! DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Weekend Relief Animal Technician to join our dynamic team!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Relief Animal Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our animal residents. Your main responsibilities will include:

Undertaking comprehensive care for all animals, encompassing health checks, preventative treatments, feeding, accommodation maintenance, exercise routines, enrichment activities, and grooming. Administering all necessary administrative duties associated with animal care, such as maintaining health and welfare records, conducting stocktaking of supplies and equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies and procedures. Collaborating effectively with team members, attending meetings, and actively contributing to quality assurance systems and procedures, including participating in reviews and evaluations.

What We Offer:

A Purposeful Environment:

Join a team dedicated to the well-being and care of our animal residents, providing you with a fulfilling and meaningful role.

Professional Development:

Access opportunities for continuous learning and development to enhance your skills and expertise in animal care.

Supportive Culture:

Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged.

Competitive Benefits:

Receive a competitive salary package and benefits, along with the satisfaction of making a positive difference in the lives of animals.

Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience in animal care or related field preferred. Strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for animal welfare. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Join Us Today:

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey as a Relief Animal Technician, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our animal residents.


This vacancy is a permanent role and will join the team of relief technicians to cover weekends and bank holidays, as well as weekday staff leave. This will work on a rota basis with minimum weekend hours being 4 hours per week, up to 8 hours a day - 16 hours per week.


Closing date: 7th May


Interview date: 19th / 20th May

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to

sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.


We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.


Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.