Animal Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for a new career move with excellent opportunities for career progression?
- Do you want to work with animals?
- Want to join a friendly, secure, fast-growing company?
- Are you a team player?
Then this could be the job for you!
Are you excited by what our client can offer?
- A competitive salary and benefit package including 32 days holiday
- A supportive working environment
- Training in new skills, and genuine opportunities to progress your career for candidates who wish to
- Working for an organisation that values every employee
Are you confident working in a role that could include but is not limited to the following responsibilities?
- Animal husbandry / taking care of a variety of different animals
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for the animals
- Feeding and interacting with the animals
- Recording information and maintaining records
If you can say YES to the above, then don’t hesitate and apply now!
As this is an active role you must be physically fit. Previous experience handling animals would be advantageous however not essential as full training will be provided i.e., experience with horses, equestrian, pet shop, cat and dog kennels, farm / farming or similar
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,500.00 per year
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Overtime
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers License and own Transport (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Animal Technician roles across Option A's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,500 - £20,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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