technician Skipton, England
Job description
Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. We are a Good College (Ofsted 2018) and offer full-time courses for 16-18 year olds, outstanding apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.
We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.
Skipton has good transport links and is easily accessible from Burnley 19 miles, Bradford 18 miles, Keighley 10 miles and Harrogate 22 miles.
We are currently seeking to employ an inspirational and motivated Equine technician to provide Equine and technical support to Craven Equine and Craven Arena, practical facilities during the week, at weekends and during the holidays, and to be available for staff absence/holiday cover/some evenings and possibly additional hourly paid work at events.
The ideal candidate will assist with the planning and supervision of students work as required. Take responsibility for the welfare and care of horses at the College Auction Mart (Craven Equine) to include feeding, cleaning, safety, monitoring health and associated record keeping e.g. vaccination, worming, shoeing. Assist students’ practical sessions and supervise students whilst working in the unit. Weekend working for continuity of care of the horses. Additionally, some evenings and full weekends may be required in line with the needs of the College.
Essential requirements:
· Experience of caring for and working with horses;
· Broad knowledge of equine care and welfare;
· Ability to work on own initiative in an unsupervised capacity to consistently high standards;
· Reliability and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the College (including availability for call outs if necessary);
· Ability to assist with the supervision and general welfare of learners;
· Good understanding of health and safety regulations;
· Ability to work effectively as a team member;
· Willingness to undertake level 2 qualification in numeracy/literacy;
· Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle;
· BHS Stage 2 in Horse Care and Riding.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website www.craven-college.ac.uk/jobs
If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,549.00-£21,589.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: B166
