APPRENTICE ANIMAL KEEPER

APPRENTICE ANIMAL KEEPER

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm has a vacancy for an animal section keeper apprentice. The position provides a unique learning opportunity in which an apprentice has a chance to work on all sections within the zoo, gaining comprehensive practical skills and knowledge of animal care and management.

The apprenticeship is for an initial 12 months with the potential for a second year.

The first year's salary is £100 per week. Each apprentice is required to work towards an NVQ to provide written qualifications which support the practical learning undertaken.

A normal working week will be 5 days from 8am to 5pm with most weekends and bank holidays included.

Interested parties should send their CV and a covering letter to Chris Wilkinson, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, BS481PG.

Your covering letter should include:

Why you are interested in this opportunity at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm?
Contact details for the applicant including an email address.
Why you think you would be a good candidate for the apprenticeship and what you think you will bring to the team.
Some of your interests in and outside of work.

Applications must also include contact details for two referees including phone numbers.

All applications must be received by 26 June 2013.

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