animal care technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Be part of a dynamic, motivated team at our beautiful Walford campus. We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced hourly paid animal unit technician for our animal collection. The unit includes a collection of over 67 species including a range of domestic and exotic animals. The unit supports our animal management curriculum and provides an excellent resource for students studying animal management qualifications. We have high quality teaching facilities and resources and want to build a strong and dedicated team.
We are looking for someone to support our team during the week and/or weekends. There are excellent opportunities for progression and training at the College.
We are looking for an August start for the right person.
HLNSC is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. North Shropshire College is a Disability Confident Employer.
Visit our website at www.nsc.ac.uk/jobs or telephone 01691 688012
Closing date: 1st August 2022
Interview date: TBC
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £10.62 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,090 / yr bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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