Primate
Keeper
A position
has become available for an experienced Primate Keeper, it is 45 hours a week,
weekend work and flexibility in working hours is essential to this role. The
salary is minimum/living wage.
We are
looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to join
our small, friendly team. This position involves tasks such as cleaning,
feeding, and enclosure maintenance, covering various sections as required, as
well as helping with preparation of food.
The
successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of
care for your animals, and must be capable of working well within a team, as
well as alone and unsupervised. You must be educated to at least GCSE level in
English and Maths, and an animal based qualification is desirable.
Due to the
physical nature of the job, applicants will need to be physically fit and
healthy, and be fully prepared to work outside in all weathers.
Requirement
·
A good knowledge about primates and global
animal conservation issues.
·
An ability to communicate this knowledge to the
general public.
·
A full driving license is essential due to our
rural location.
·
Your own transport is required; however,
accommodation is available.
*If
contacted for an interview, we may require you to do a 3 day trial (at a later
date) so that you can see what the position entails and we can see how you
work.*
Please
send an up to date CV and covering letter by email to Andrew Swales. office@HamertonZooPark.com
CLOSING
DATE: 6th February 2018
We
reserve the right to close this vacancy early and will only be contacting those
who we wish to interview.
Thank
you.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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