Animal Keeper - Grade A1 - Tropical World

Tropical World - Roundhay Park

37 hours per week over 7 days on a rota system

If you have a commitment to a high standard of animal husbandry and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Animal Care – we may have just the job for you as an Animal Keeper at our popular Tropical World attraction in Leeds, which houses a variety of exotic animal species.

You will need to work as part of the team on a 7 day rota basis and should have specific knowledge related to the husbandry requirements of aquatics, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, small mammals and birds. Experience in working with aquatic species is a particularly desirable element. You will assist with the routine husbandry of the animals within the collection including daily food preparation, cleaning, theme staging and maintaining the enclosures and ponds, which will involve bending and lifting and keeping accurate records relating to animal welfare.

If you would like to discuss the requirements of this post, please ring Nathan Wright, 0113 3780760.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is a Stonewall Top 100 employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident employer.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

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