Zoo Keeper Apprenticeship
Noah's Ark zoo farm
is offering a 12-month apprenticeship on our West section. This position is
aimed at providing an opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain real
practical experience of zookeeping.
Apprentice’s work as part of a dedicated team of keepers taking an
active role in day to day care, enrichment and animal training. For this position, we seek to take on a
dedicated person who has taken steps towards a career in animal management
already. By the end of the 12-month
contract we aim to have provided enough experience, knowledge and
responsibility for Apprentice’s to be confident in taking zookeeper positions.
Species held on West
Section: Lions, Tiger, White Rhino,
Giraffe, Zebra, Ostrich, Guinea Fowl, Pygmy Goats, Rhea, Alpaca, Spectacled
Bears, Coatis, Tapir, Capybara, Mara, Giant Anteater.
Please note that
Carnivores, Spectacled Bears and Giant Anteater have restricted access, however
you will still gain valuable experience across these animals, with one of our
dedicated and experienced Keepers.
Pay is £4.15 per
hour, each Apprentice may have the opportunity to work towards an NVQ to
provide written qualifications which support the practical learning
undertaken. A normal working week will
be 5 days 8am to 5pm most weekends and bank holidays included. Applicants should be over 18, have a full
driving licence, motivated, hardworking and happy to work within the ethos of
the zoo.
To apply: Please complete the application form and
return it to careers@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk by 15th February 2020. The subject line of your email must read
‘West Section Apprenticeship application’.
For application form
please click HERE
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