Permanent Animal
Keeper
West Midland Safari
Park
Worcestershire
Reporting to: Head
Keeper Ungulates
Hours: Up to 37.5
hours
Work pattern: 5 days
per week including weekends and bank holidays
Duration: Permanent
Description:
West Midland Safari
Park currently has a permanent vacancy available for an Animal Keeper on the
Ungulate Section. This is an exciting opportunity, where we are looking for applicants who can
demonstrate the ability and knowledge to work with our extensive
range of African and
Asian ungulate species. The position involves husbandry tasks, such as feeding,
cleaning, health monitoring and enclosure maintenance delivered to a high standard. It
includes monitoring of our guests and delivering keeper talks.
The role requires
someone who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic about wildlife conservation and has
excellent communication skills. The successful applicant will require
good wildlife
knowledge and have an animal related qualification. We are looking for someone with
previous experience in a zoological collection, although full training will be given. It is a
physically demanding but very rewarding role.
Due to driving
company vehicles, we are looking for applicants who have a full, valid drivers licence.
Weekend, bank holiday working and flexibility in working hours is essential to this role. Some
evening work will be required during special events throughout the year
To apply for this
position applicants are to visit www.wmsp.co.uk/careers
and follow the on screen instructions.
Please attach a CV to your application.
Closing date: Friday
19 September 2014
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