Animal Transport Assistant

40 hours per week to include some weekends and bank holidays.

We operate across three sites in Battersea (London), Old Windsor (Berkshire), and Brands Hatch (Kent) and regularly need to transport our animals between the centres and to foster homes in the local areas. Our transport service is critical to the smooth operation and timely care of our animals. We also work with other rescues and partners, and our transport team will be called upon to transport cats and dogs from across the country.

Responsible for the safe transportation of animals between Battersea sites and other locations in the UK, this role will require a full driving licence and the ability to confidently navigate through London’s busy streets and also the Berkshire and Kent countryside, driving a variety of vehicles including estate cars and Ford Transit size vans.

Animal handling will be included within the role, with full training provided to ensure staff and animal safety during transit.

What we can offer you:

1. 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
2. Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
3. Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
4. Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
5. Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, and acupuncture every year
6. Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring, and much more.

Working with our dogs and cats:

We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you to consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact or call us on 020 3887 8341.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care, and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd March 2025
Interview date(s): 11th March 2025

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

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