Scotland’s National
Aquarium is looking to recruit two experienced Aquarist/Divers
Deep Sea World is a
market leader visitor attraction and Scotland’s gem based in North
Queensferry. Our Aquarium hosts the
largest temperate marine display in the UK through its underwater walkthrough
tunnel. Other displays include tropical
marine, freshwater, reptiles, amphibians and marine mammals.
The responsibility
of the Aquarist/Diver will be varied, challenging, but extremely
rewarding. A hands on approach is
required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and
husbandry.
For both vacancies a
proven track record in animal husbandry is essential, and experience of
developing and maintaining display tank systems is desirable. A proven ability to design, construct and
maintain systems is a must and familiarity with PVC pipework, basic joinery and
maintenance of life support equipment including pumps is a crucial part of
these hands-on posts. Other
responsibilities will include providing veterinary care, involvement in display
development and breeding programmes as directed.
It’s important that
all visitors to Deep Sea World have an enjoyable day out and this is where you
will play a part. You will be
responsible for promoting and participating in public presentations and
education sessions, as well as conversing with visitors whilst carrying out
your daily duties around the aquarium.
It’s essential therefore that you enjoy and are just as confident
working behind the scenes as well as Front of House.
The role requires
you to take members of the public into our main tank (as part of our dive
experience package), and to carry out shows and maintenance dives. It is
desirable, but not essential, that you are qualified to PADI Divemaster or
equivalent and hold a valid HSE dive medical.
Dive specific training can be undertaken if not already at this level.
Both of these posts
are full time, involving a rota pattern which includes working regular weekends
and Bank Holidays, as well as being on-call for out of hour’s emergencies.
If interested please
submit your CV and covering letter to: Janeen Pickup, Human Resources Manager,
C/O Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire CH65 9LF.
Or alternatively
e-mail: recruitment@asprouk.com.
Your application
letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within
the organisation and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements. The salary for both these posts is upto
£14,000 per annum.
Deep Sea World is an
Equal Opportunities Employer www.deepseaworld.com
The Company does not
contribute towards any relocation costs to the area. You must have or be able
to get a valid work permit for the UK to be considered for this position.
Closing Date:
Friday, 31st Jan 2014
We do recognize the
time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice
we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro
UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application;
consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date,
please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
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