Technician - Equine (21.6 Hours p/w)

This role is part time working Monday - Wednesday and consists of supervising learners, supporting curriculum staff in the delivery of practical sessions off site. To facilitate the learning process by supporting staff and students in an effective learning environment. Key ResponsibilitiesTo provide direct support to teaching staff by maintaining and promoting lively working environment and practices To work with and ensure that staff and students have access to equine rooms, workshops, equipment as required To prepare and assist in activities ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared in readiness for practical sessions and retrieved after the activity has ceased To maintain and repair specialist equine enclosures and be responsible for the security of enclosures and equipment To assist with the supervision of students working on study programme activities Be flexible in supporting the sections requirements and cross college tasks Be responsible for ordering requisitions and storekeeping To follow the current Animal Centre Standard Operating Procedures while on site and of any external partners while off site To be responsible for the day to day care of horses, ponies and other equine species within the Animal Care and Equine department both on site and off site Review and develop operating systems in liaison with the Centre Director, Programme Manager and Lecturing staff Maintain equine food stock levels to ensure all animals have food and water available as stated in the standard operating procedures both on site and off site To maintain all equine areas within Animal Care and Equine both on site and off site to include the internal workspace and external enclosures Undertake Health & Safety risk assessments and ensure all working practices are compliant with industry legislation (e.g. COSHH) To ensure that accurate records of animals are kept and the data inputted onto computer systems and paper systems Ensure continuous development and improvement of p