This is an exciting time to join this busy team as an Animal Attendant, as we see more pets and other animals at the airport than ever. Typical daily duties include kennel and cattery husbandry, conducting welfare checks and ensuring compliance with animal health and welfare regulations. Caring for exotic species on site is also a key task, with several reptiles and other taxa regularly accommodated on site. And the non-typical days are often extraordinary, with zoo animals and other special arrivals also needing care., We currently have casual positions available with flexible working hours to suit. All positions are to start as soon as possible. As you would expect working at one of the world's busiest international airports there are significant working hours outside the normal 9-5, this includes weekend working and nights.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
You should have a qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate experience working with domestic pets and one other group of captive animals. Significant training is also available as the role includes liaising with pet owners, working on the airport, using machinery to transport large shipments, safe handling of hazardous species and more. You will need to be able to work within a regulatory environment, checking documentation against multiple legislative requirements. A driving licence is desirable.
We are looking for dynamic individuals with high attention to detail, who can demonstrate strong customer service and great interpersonal skills, alongside their animal welfare skills and knowledge.
The City of London Corporations Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC) provides care and accommodation to the huge variety and quantity of animals that pass-through Heathrow airport each year. The HARC team are at the forefront of enforcing the welfare of animals in transport legislation and ensuring that animal health and public protection is upheld.
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Casual Animal Attendant X2 in City of London employer: City of London Corporation
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