Experienced Animal Keeper - African Experience Section
Salary commensurate with experience
Plus a living out allowance, or possibly, on-site accommodation.
Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in conjunction with
the Aspinall Foundation, are a charity based
organisation committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from
extinction through captive breeding
and reintroduction programmes. The parks are home of one of the world’s most
prized wild animal collections and are one of
the biggest visitor attractions in
Kent.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated
individual to join our team of dedicated African
Experience keepers at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. The section comprises of
various species including; Rothchild
Giraffe, Black Rhino, Ostrich, Eland, Chapman Zebra and Blue Wildebeest among others.
The main duties will involve:
·
Observing the behavior, health and security
of animals and reporting any problems
·
Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
·
Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with visitors
·
Assisting with the movement
and transport of animals
·
Contributing to the enrichment of the species
on the section
You must have experience working
with animals, gained
in a mainstream zoological collection and a full valid driving licence is essential. You will
possess excellent all-round animal husbandry skills, combined with excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
This is a physically demanding position, so candidates must have a
good level of physical fitness. Experience
of driving tractors is also essential to the role. It is desirable that
you have previous experience of working with Giraffe,
along with a broad
understanding of species’ biology, husbandry and welfare.
This Permanent role is 40 hours a week working 5 days out of 7
including weekends and bank holidays, the successful
candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. All
applicants must have right to work in
the UK.
Closing Date: Thursday 28 April
2022
To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering letter to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
Visit our website: www.aspinallfoundation.org to find out more about
us.
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