Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Experienced Animal Keeper



Experienced Animal Keeper

Paradise Wildlife Park currently has a vacancy for an experienced animal keeper to join our animal park team with the opportunity of working with a wide range of taxa.
Our zookeepers are involved in a full range of husbandry duties including general enclosure cleaning, food provisions, husbandry training, and enrichment programmes across the 6 sections of the zoo (Paddocks, Small Mammals, Birds, Primates, Reptiles & Large Carnivores). The successful applicant must have at least two years of experience working within a zoo environment. The position also has scope for the keeper to go on to focus on certain species as time progresses.

The successful applicant will be actively involved in the mixed taxa shows on the zoo, where they will be trained in positive reinforcement techniques for species to demonstrate natural behaviours in public displays. The keeper will also be delivering interactive animal experiences across multiple sections of the zoo.

Paradise Wildlife Park also has a team of volunteers and interns you will be tasked with working alongside and supervising. The applicant must be very personable and able to communicate well with visitors and staff. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and a good team player.

Job Details:
· Full time; Permanent position
· Reports to; Section Leaders & Head keeper
· Hours; Summer 8am-6pm, Winter 8am – 5pm. Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a flexible rotated basis. Flexibility is necessary in this post

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
· Carrying out and enforcing high standards of welfare and animal husbandry routines e.g. food prep, feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision etc. set by Section Leaders on sections allocated to
· Undertake and record animal observations
· Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of; keeper talks, animal shows, encounters, experiences, tours and education events
· Overseeing work experience, volunteers and interns
· Liaise and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior
management
· Other duties to support effective and efficient site maintenance may include: Fire Marshall, First Aider, Company vehicle driver, including tractor trailer, Litter picking/rubbish removal/sweeping and general cleaning in order to maintain high standards (nb - full training will be a given prior to the post holder being required to undertake new tasks)

Requirements:
· An animal science related qualification
· 2 years full-time experience in a zoological collection
· Excellent communication skills
· Adaptable for a flexible rota
· Physically fit for the demands of this role
· Free flight bird experience preferable
· Full UK driving licence

If you would like the opportunity to join our team please send your CV and cover letter to headkeeper@pwpark.com

This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.




Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
      

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