Casual Assistant Animal Technician

Casual Assistant Animal Technician (26/286)

Hours are variable

Location:

The Grimsby Institute

Please note that this is not a permanent position. The hours are on an as and when basis.

Are you looking for a flexible role where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, support and make a real difference?

TEC Partnership is one of England’s largest further and higher education providers and we are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and adaptable Animal Technician to join our team on a casual basis.

Whether you’re passionate about helping others, keen to broaden your experience, or simply looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle, this is your chance to become part of a vibrant, forward‑thinking community dedicated to empowering learners of all ages.

As a Casual Animal Technician, you will provide flexible technical support to the Animal Care and Animal Management provision, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and the safe, effective operation of practical learning environments. Working as part of the technical team, you will assist with the day-to-day care of a range of animal species, including feeding, cleaning, watering, health monitoring, enrichment, and maintaining enclosures to ensure they meet welfare and legislative requirements.

You will prepare practical teaching areas and resources, ensuring facilities are clean, well maintained, and ready for lessons. The role may also involve supervising students during practical sessions, supporting staff with the delivery of practical activities, and providing guidance to help learners develop safe and effective animal handling and husbandry skills.

The role requires a commitment to excellent customer service, teamwork, and maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, and animal welfare legislation.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with animals and a good understanding of animal husbandry, welfare, and health and safety practices. They will be organised, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants should hold, or be working towards, a Level 2 qualification (or above) in Animal Care, Animal Management, or a related subject. GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent) are essential. A First Aid qualification is desirable, or a willingness to achieve one.

Previous experience working with animals is desirable, along with a good understanding of animal husbandry, welfare, and health and safety practices. The successful candidate will be organised, reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

In return for your experience and skills, we can offer you a good salary, pension membership, access to a wide range of other Group benefits and opportunities for career progression and personal development.

• good salary
• pension membership
• access to a wide range of other Group benefits
• opportunities for career progression and personal development

The closing date for this advert is 16th August 2026.

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.