Senior Animal Keeper
Primates – Newquay Zoo
Salary: From £22,386.65 - £23,897.90 dependent
on experience
Full-time: 38.75 hours
Permanent
Newquay Zoo, a registered scientific and
education charity, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced keeper to
join our team. You will be responsible for the hands-on day-to-day husbandry of
our primates section.
You will have at least 4 years’ experience working with primates as well as having completed the DMZAA course or equivalent qualification.
You will have at least 4 years’ experience working with primates as well as having completed the DMZAA course or equivalent qualification.
Previous supervisory experience would be
beneficial. You will be a self-motivated team player with experience of
training new keepers. Good communication and ICT skills would be an
advantage.
You will have a broad knowledge of husbandry practices and an understanding of Zoo license regulations and be keen to improve on nutrition, enrichment and animal training techniques within the department.
You will have a broad knowledge of husbandry practices and an understanding of Zoo license regulations and be keen to improve on nutrition, enrichment and animal training techniques within the department.
A full driving license is
essential.
Newquay Zoo offers the following
benefits (after probationary period):
- 28 days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
rising to 33 days after 5 years.
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Branded uniform provided (as required)
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Free entry to our 3 zoos for staff and immediate
family
- Complimentary tickets
- Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as
applicable)
- Free staff parking
To access the online application form please visit our
website: http://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/about/vacancies
Closing date: 21st June
2019
Interview
date: TBC
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