Experienced Animal Keeper
African Experience Section
THIS POST IS NOW FILLED
Salary
commensurate with experience, plus a living out allowance
Howletts & Port Lympne Wild
Animal Parks, in conjunction with the Aspinall Foundation, are a charity based
organisation committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from
extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The parks are
home of one of the world’s most prized wild animal collections and are one of
the biggest visitor attractions in Kent.
We are looking for an
enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team of dedicated African
Experience keepers at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. The section comprises of various
species including; Rothchild Giraffe, Ostrich, Eland, Chapman Zebra and Blue
Wildebeest among others.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years previous
experience working with similar species, in a mainstream zoological collection and
an awareness of current conservation issues and a passion for animal welfare.
The main duties of this role will include:
·
Observing the behavior, health and security of animals and reporting any
problems to the Head of Section
- Preparation
of diets and carrying out the feeding procedures
- Cleaning
and maintaining enclosures
- Ensuring
that safety and emergency procedures are followed at all times
- Maintaining
courteous and helpful relations with visitors
- Assisting with the movement/transport of
animals
- Contributing to the enrichment of the species on
the section
- Supporting the
training of less experienced staff and supervision of volunteers and
interns
You will need to be familiar with health and
safety documentation including risk assessments and safe systems of work, have
a broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of species and excellent observations
skills. This is a physically demanding position, so candidates must have a good
level of physical fitness and a full valid driving licence is essential to the
role.
Holding
a recognised Animal Management qualification and being comfortable interacting
with the public would be an advantage. You will also
possess excellent all-round animal husbandry skills and be enthusiastic in
contributing to the enrichment of the various species around the park.
This role is 40 hours per week working
5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays, the successful candidate
will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. All
applicants must have right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Friday 26 July 2019
Or
post to:
Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD
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