Animal Keeper
Animal Keeper – Animal
Adventure Department
We have 2 vacancies available
for Animal Keepers to work within our Animal Adventure department, which has
recently opened some exciting new exhibits. No prior experience is required,
although a passion and commitment to animal welfare and conservation is must.
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.
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 animals
within the department, which include crocodiles and giant otters, as well as
monkeys and ant eaters.
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 exceeds 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
early January 2020.
Hours of Work: Working hours to vary on a 7-day
rota basis – earliest rota start time of 8.30am, until close. (Times vary
throughout the season with a latest finish time up to 9.30pm).
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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