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Join Battersea, a dedicated animal care organization, as an Animal Transport Assistant and make a lasting difference in the lives of dogs and cats.
Overview
Salary
£23995 - £29994
Location
London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Battersea is a renowned animal care organization, popular for its tireless dedication towards rescuing dogs and cats, and subsequently rehoming them. By joining Battersea, you will be enabling a mission of providing love, medical care and a new home to animals in need.
Role Summary:
- Safe transportation of animals across Battersea sites, and to local foster homes.
- Participate in crucial operations to ensure the timely care of animals.
- Some weekend and Bank Holiday shifts.
Role Requirements:
- A full driving license, with the ability to drive different vehicles.
- Proficiency in animal handling and physical tasks to meet high animal care standards. Full training will be provided.
Application Process Details:
- Battersea ensures a fair selection process, inviting applications from all sections of the community.
- We practice anonymised shortlisting and open discussions about required workplace adjustments during application and interview stages.
At Battersea, we are dedicated to never turning away a dog or cat in need of help. We provide each animal with abundant love, expert care, and get to know their unique characters and quirks to find them a perfect new home. Join our team and contribute to our mission of supporting every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: We are seeking two Animal Transport Assistants, one full-time and one part-time, to join our team. The full-time role is a fixed-term position for 12 months, and the part-time role is permanent. Both positions involve working some weekends and bank holidays. The main responsibilities include the safe transportation of animals between our sites in Battersea, Old Windsor, and Brands Hatch, and to foster homes in the local areas. This role is crucial for the smooth operation and timely care of our animals. It requires a full driving license and confidence in navigating through London’s busy streets and the countryside of Berkshire and Kent.
Job requirements: Candidates must be capable of driving a variety of vehicles, including estate cars and Ford Transit size vans. Animal handling is part of the role, with full training provided to ensure safety during transit. The role involves significant physical tasks to maintain our high standards of animal care.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to recognize the value of our employees. This includes 36 days of annual leave (inclusive for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time), discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, generous pension contributions, and a free healthcare cash plan. Additionally, we support professional and career development through digital and in-person training programs, leadership training, and more.
Diversity and inclusion: Battersea is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and discuss any necessary workplace adjustments during the application and interview stages.
