Animal Attendant

 

Animal Attendant

 

Heathrow Animal Reception Centre

 

City of London Corporation

 

 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 and ensuring that the animal health and public protection is upheld.

 

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, carrying out welfare checks and ensuring compliance with animal health and welfare regulations. Caring for exotic species on site is also a key task, with a number of 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.

 

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, safely handling hazardous species and more. You will need to hold a driving license and be able to work within a regulatory environment, checking documentation against multiple legislative requirements.

 

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

 

We have various positions available, including full time and flexible hours, starting 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 on a rota basis.  Please refer to the job information pack for more details on the weekly hours, timings, and salary.

 

Please mention clearly on your application (in the supporting statement) which rota you would prefer.

 

You will be required to undergo security clearance and be vaccinated against rabies for this role, which the City of London will organise and provide.

 

HARC is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For an informal discussion contact the Deputy Managers on 020 8745 7894/5.

 

The closing date for the job is 12 noon on 30 May 2022

 

To apply, and for further information on salary and working hours, please visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/

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Animal Attendant x 3

 

Animal Attendant x 3

 

Heathrow Animal Reception Centre

 

The main remit of the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre is to enforce U.K. and E.U. Legislation with regards to animal health and welfare. However, HARC also provides care and accommodation to the huge variety and quantity of animals that pass-through Heathrow airport each year.

 

The role of an Animal Attendant is caring for the animals and checking their compliance with animal health and welfare regulations. Daily duties include kennel and cattery husbandry, reptile husbandry, record keeping and updating customers on their animal’s progress. 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.

 

Due to operational changes at the Animal Reception Centre we are anticipating an increase in documentary checks under The Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals Order 2011 and EC regulations 576/2013 and 577/2013.Therefore additional staffing is required to assist with this. It is vital that you are able to understand this legislation and check import paperwork accompanying animals.

 

We are looking for a dynamic individual with high attention to detail, who is able to demonstrate exceptional levels of customer service and interpersonal skills, in order to engage with key stakeholders in person, by email and over the telephone.

 

We have three positions available (35, 21 and 14 hours per week), starting as soon as possible. Please refer to the job information pack for more details on the weekly hours, timings and salary.

 

Please mention clearly on your application which post you would like to be considered for.

 

You will be required to undergo security clearance and be vaccinated against rabies for this role. HARC is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For an informal discussion contact the Deputy Managers on 020 8745 7894/5

 

Previous applicants need not apply

 

To apply online, please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk/

 

The closing date for applications 28 August 2020 at 12 Noon.

 

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting the reference number MCP186. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

 

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicants will be required to obtain a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

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Animal Attendant

Animal Attendant

Heathrow Animal Reception Centre

Job reference; MCP163

Salary £20,740 pro rata, inclusive of Basic Salary and Outer London Weighting.  Plus additional unsociable hours payment.

The main remit of the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre is to enforce U.K. and E.U. legislation with regards to animal health and welfare. However, HARC also provides care and accommodation to the huge variety and quantity of animals that pass through Heathrow airport each year.

The role of an Animal Attendant is caring for the animals and checking their compliance with animal health and welfare regulations. Daily duties include kennel and cattery husbandry, reptile husbandry, record keeping and updating customers on their animal’s progress. 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. Good interpersonal and customer care skills are essential. It is also important that you are able to understand and check the import paperwork accompanying animals.

We have five part time positions available, starting as soon as possible until September 2019 (some flexibility in dates and hours is possible);

Average 21 hours a week on a 3 week rota (additional hours may be available);

Week 1; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 14:00 – 22:00hrs

Week 2; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 14:00 – 22:00hrs

Week 3; Thursday, Friday 12:00 – 20:00hrs & Saturday 08:00 – 16:00hrs

Please note these hours/shift pattern may vary depending on operational requirements

You will be required to undergo security clearance and be vaccinated against rabies for this role. HARC is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  For an informal discussion contact the Deputy Managers on 020 8745 7894/5.

To apply online, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs

Closing date: 14/01/2019.  Interviews to be held: Week commencing 21st Jan

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting MCP163. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +66 (0)93 0835 862 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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