Seasonal Browse
Worker
Temporary – 9 months
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can
to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation
ideas, and giving our 1.9 million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because
we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be
the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can
help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have a
temporary vacancy for a Seasonal Browse Worker to join our busy Animal Supplies
Department, which provides key services to the animal sections including the
daily harvesting, collection and distribution of browse (leafy branches for animal
food).
The successful
candidate will have:
A full driving
licence valid in the UK and one which allows them to tow a trailer heavier than
750kg (licence category E)
Experience and
certification in the use of chainsaws
Experience of
working in a team
Experience of
agriculture and arboriculture would be highly desirable for the role.
Hours of work are 40
hours per week, including weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.
The salary for this
role is £17,396.65 per annum pro rata and in addition we offer a range of
amazing benefits which can be found at https://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers/working-at-chester-zoo.
To apply for this
position, please click apply now to provide your current CV and complete the
application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you
believe you should be considered for our Seasonal Browse Worker role.
Closing date for
applications is Sunday 17 February 2019
To apply please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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