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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