Experienced Animal Keeper - Hoofstock Section
Salary commensurate with experience + Excellent Benefits
Plus living out allowance of £2,600.00 per annum, if onsite
accommodation is not required or available.
Howletts Wild Animal Park is a world class wildlife park and
home to a collection of rare and endangered Hoofstock, including Black Rhino,
Cape Buffalo and Bongo Antelope – all of which we
have
reintroduction projects for. Other species on the section include Red River
Hog, Giant Anteater, Asian Deer and Capybara.
Howletts
Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent is recruiting for two Experienced
Hoofstock Keepers, working 5 days per week 8am – 5pm.
The main duties
will involve:
·
Observing the behaviour, health and security
of animals and reporting any problems
·
Ensuring the
correct diets are prepared and distributed
· Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
·
Ensuring that safety
and emergency procedures are followed at all times
·
Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with visitors
· Assisting with the movement
and transport of animals
·
Maintaining good and detailed communication at all levels,
including veterinary and other animal collections
·
Contributing to the enrichment of the species on the section
·
Representing the parks at seminars
and conferences.
·
Supervision and training
of less experienced staff
and supervision of volunteers
and interns
· Section management on occasion.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience (1 year
minimum) with ungulates in a mainstream
zoological collection, an awareness of current conservation issues and a
genuine passion for animal welfare.
They must possess excellent all-round animal husbandry skills and be enthusiastic in contributing to the
enrichment of the Hoofstock species around the park. A relevant animal management qualification or
similar would be advantageous. You must hold a full valid driving
licence, and experience of driving agricultural vehicle is an advantage.
A practical and proactive approach is required, coupled with
good organisation, good written and verbal
communication skills, as well as an overall understanding of the role of the
modern animal collection is
essential. This is a physically demanding job and duties will include heavy
lifting, as well as enclosure maintenance and browse
cutting.
Working
times are 40 hours per week, five days out of seven, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch
break. This can include weekends
and bank holidays. The successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. A reliable mode
of transport is recommended due to our remote
location.
All applicants must have
right to work in the UK.
The Benefits:
·
28 days annual
leave inclusive of bank holidays (Pro-rata to start
date)
· Free
entry into both of our parks for you and a person of your choice, plus
additional park tickets for your friends and family
·
Discounts on our accommodation,
food and retail products
·
Excellent training and development opportunities
·
Access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy
Extras Scheme.
·
Uniform provided
·
Cycle to Work scheme
·
Onsite parking
Closing date: Monday
14 November 2022
To apply
- Please email a CV along with a covering
letter to: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org for further information.
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