Animal keeper
Tropical World
Salary: £16,881 pa
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 animals, reptiles and aquatics.
You will need to
work as part of the team on a 7 day rota basis and should have specific
knowledge related to the need of aquatics, exotic species and their specialised
requirements.
You will assist with
the feeding and movement of the animals along with cleaning, re-dressing and
maintaining their enclosures and ponds. Keeping accurate records and making
observations relating to animal welfare. Bending and lifting will be essential
in this role and the ability to lift 20kg bags of animal feed.
Closing date for
applications is: 29th May 2018
Please apply through
the Leeds City Council website or follow the link on the advert on our facebook
page
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
