Trainee Animal Keeper
(Based on the Elephant Section)
Salary is national
minimum/living wage to £8.50 depending on experience, plus, a living out
allowance if on-site accommodation is not needed.
Howletts Wild Animal
Park, situated near Canterbury in Kent, is home to the largest breeding herd of
African elephants in the UK. Through our conservation organisation, The
Aspinall Foundation, we protect numerous forest elephants in Africa.
We are looking for
an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our small team of dedicated
elephant keepers. Previous experience of working with animals is essential for
this role, but not necessarily with elephants. We do expect candidates to show a
passion for elephant welfare and some knowledge of current conservation issues.
The position may also include working on the park’s Hoofstock section from time
to time.
This is a physically
demanding job and duties will include heavy lifting and strenuous cleaning, as
well as enclosure maintenance, browse cutting, grass strimming and operation of
vehicles such as tractors and dumper trucks (training will be given). Candidates
must have excellent observation skills and be computer literate. Being
comfortable talking to visitors would be an advantage. A full manual driving
licence is essential for this role.
Candidates must have
a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. The position is 40 hours per
week, with working hours 8am to 5pm, 5 days a week.
Closing date for
applications: Friday 13 September 2019
To Apply: Please
email your full C.V. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
or send to Human
Resources Department, Port Lympne Reserve, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4PD.
All applicants must
have right to work in the UK
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