Zoo Jobs: Zoo keeper

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

Click HERE to go to our online job application form