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Join Battersea, a vibrant animal charity, as an Animal Transport Assistant and make a difference in the lives of dogs and cats.
Overview
Salary
£28808
Location
London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Battersea is a thriving charity dedicated to assisting cats and dogs in need. We work across three locations in London, Berkshire, and Kent, ensuring we provide love, care, and the right homes for our furry friends.
Role Summary:
- As an Animal Transport Assistant, you'll be responsible for safely moving our animals between various locations.
- This role requires you to confidently navigate through city roads and countryside, handling animals with caution and care during the transit.
- You will drive various vehicles, including estate cars and Ford Transit size vans.
Role Requirements:
- Possess a full driving license
- Ability to handle animals
Application Process Details:
- We are an equal opportunity employer, with an anonymised shortlisting process.
- Applications with inclusive details are welcomed.
- To apply, simply click on the apply button.
- Confer the necessary adjustments needed during application or interview for individuals with disabilities.
- Applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.
We are Battersea, a charity that aims 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. 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.
The role of Animal Transport Assistant is critical to the smooth operation and timely care of our animals. You will be responsible for the safe transportation of animals between Battersea sites and other locations in the UK. This role will require a full driving license and 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.
Job requirements include a full driving license and the ability to handle animals. We offer a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include: 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year for full time employees, discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution, free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year. We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees.
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.
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.
