Zoo keeper
We’re looking for a
practical, versatile, and enthusiastic person to join our zoo family.
As part of our team,
you’ll need to have a can-do attitude, be adaptable and willing to learn. This
is a physically demanding role working across all zoo sections from birds to
large hoof stock stables.
A typical day includes:
- Undertaking the cleaning and feeding regimes for the allocated sections.
- Providing a high standard of guest service, delivering fun, educational public talks and feeding experiences.
- Maintaining the enclosures and grounds to a high standard undertaking general tasks including weeding, planting, re-branching, painting.
- Chaperoning our work experience candidates and students as part of our educational programme.
- Working independently and as part of a team.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have practical experience within an animal care field.
- Qualifications to degree level in Zoology or a related field is desirable.
- Have experience of maintenance and agricultural machinery.
- Be hardworking, reliable and a team player.
- Have excellent communication skills to engage with our guests.
- Hold a full driving licence valid in the UK.
- As part of our zoo team, you’ll bring energy and enthusiasm to the role. Be driven to deliver our mission to exceed guests’ expectations, creating magical moments for families to treasure and always looking to the future.
Hours of work will
be 40 hours per week on a schedule of five days out of seven, including
weekends and Bank Holidays.
Hours: Approximately
40 hours per week
Wage: Dependent upon
experience
Duration: Permanent
How do I apply for this job?
Click apply now to
complete the application form and attach your CV highlighting your experience
and skills, including why you should be considered for this role.
Please note, due to
the high volume of applications, we regret we are only able to contact those
applicants who have been shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us
within 21 days of the closing date, we’re sorry but we’ve decided not to take your
application further at this time.
Closing date is: 15 March 2019 interviews will be held
week commencing 25 March 2019
Apply now
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