Zoo Jobs: ANIMAL KEEPER

ANIMAL KEEPER

FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT

CORNWALL U.K.

FWAP is a small private, breeding and conservation project situated near Fowey in Cornwall. Not open to the Public, but with occasional on site tours and events. The project is set in private grounds.

We specialise in a various Malagasy Euplerids and Felids such as Clouded Leopard and Cheetah. We also work with various other species ranging from Spotted Hyena and Sun Bear to large Asian Hornbills, Birds of Paradise, Cassowary and a number of primate species such as Lemurs and Callitrichids.

We are looking for a highly self motivated, disciplined individual who is able to work within a very small team.

You will be working directly with the Owners who are also hands on.

No accommodation is included with the position. The candidate would be required to live within a fairly close proximity to our facility so this needs to be considered for anyone moving from outside of the area.

Main Duties

* DIET PREPARATION, FEEDING, CLEANING OUT AND PROVIDING ENRICHMENT FOR ALL ANIMAL GROUPS

HELD AT THE FACILITY

* FOLLOW STRICT SAFETY RULES AND SECURITY PROTOCOLS ON SITE.

* MAINTAIN DAILY RECORDS AND FEED SUPPLY MONITORING.

* LIASE DIRECTLY WITH VETERINARIANS AND OWNERS .

* SOME GARDENING AND MAINTENANCE IS ALSO PART OF THIS ROLE.

Candidate Requirements:

* CLEAR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A KEEPER WITH WILD ANIMALS, IDEALLY FELIDS, BIRDS, PRIMATES AND OTHER CARNIVORES.

* MUST HAVE A PROVEN INTEREST IN THE SPECIES WE SPECIALISE IN AT FWAP.

* EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.

* ABILITY TO WORK ALONE.

* EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS OF SAFETY, HYGIENE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND CLEANLINESS REQUIRED.

* RELEVANT ANIMAL MANAGEMENT OR KEEPING QUALIFICATION IS PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.

* FULL UK OR EU DRIVERS LICENCE AND OWN CAR.

SALARY: £18 - £22,000 Based on experience.

WORKING HOURS: 08.00 - 18.00 (SPRING/SUMMER) 08.00 - 17.00 (WINTER) WEEKLY CHANGEABLE ROTA

HOLIDAY: 28 DAYS PER ANNUM

START DATE: JANUARY 2020

Applications by email to:

Must include a CV and Covering Letter to: todd@feralcacao.com

We are also looking for unpaid interns/volunteers, so if you lack the required experience, but are keen to learn and gain valuable experience, we are still willing to accept applications from you if interested in unpaid voluntary work. You would be required to commit to at least 1 full day on site per week.

Please note we will not be able to reply to all applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us, you will not have been selected for Interview or the position.

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