Animal Keepers –
Animal Adventure Department
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For over 50 years,
Longleat has been one of the UK’s most loved attractions. With almost one
million visitors every year,
we are passionate about providing wondrous and immersive experiences that lead to lifelong memories.
Despite our
established reputation, we constantly strive to educate, excite and inspire
guests – from hosting the UK’s
largest ever hot air balloon gathering, to celebrating our Festival of Light;
the first and biggest event of
its kind in the UK, with a total of 3,000 spectacular Chinese lanterns
transforming the Estate.
We have 5 vacancies
available for Animal Keepers to work within our Animal Adventure department, which has recently
opened some exciting new exhibits.
To apply for this
position, please head over to http://jobs.longleat.co.uk/
, where you will be able to select this role and
submit your application for consideration.
What will this role of Animal Keeper entail?
As an Animal Keeper
you’ll be working across various sections within the Animal Adventure department, carrying
out husbandry routines and caring for new additions such as our koalas, crocodiles and giant otters, as well as our monkeys and anteaters.
You’ll patrol and
carry out observations on the animals, reporting and advising on husbandry and safety matters to
Senior Keepers.
Naturally, the focus
of this role will be on our animals, however you’ll also be engaging with
people just as much with
regular educational and VIP initiatives, and frequent guest enquiries will
arise as you perform your duties. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional standards of both animal welfare and guest
engagement.
What will I need to be considered for this Animal
Keeper vacancy?
• Passion and
commitment to animal welfare and conservation
• A full UK Driving
Licence
• Excellent
communication skills with a positive, mature and friendly nature
• Good team player
with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Honest, reliable
and flexible to work extra hours / weekends as required
Although not
essential, proven experience with animal keeping / husbandry with relevant
animal related
qualifications would be highly advantageous.
Please note, whilst
Longleat is an equal opportunities employer, the successful applicant will need
to be physically fit
due to the nature and demands of the role.
What will I receive in return?
As an Animal Keeper
you will receive a pay rate that meets National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage, in
addition to a range of attractive benefits that include;
• 29 days holiday
inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary
tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves
• Discounts on food
and beverages and retail merchandise
• Life assurance
cover and more perks
Contract: Seasonal (fixed term contract) until
the 8th of January 2020.
Hours of Work: Working hours to vary on a 7-day
rota basis – earliest rota’d start time of 8.30am, until close. (Times
vary throughout the season with a latest finish time up to 9pm).
Please note, due to
the nature of the business evenings and weekend work will be required,
including bank holidays.
Location: Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire)
To apply for this
position, please head over to http://jobs.longleat.co.uk/
, where you will be able to select this role and
submit your application for consideration.
All applications for
this Animal Keeper vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions please.
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