Experienced Animal
Keeper (Full Time)
Paradise Wildlife
Park currently has a vacancy for an experienced animal keeper to join our
expanding animal park team with the opportunity of working with a wide range of
taxa.
Our zookeepers are
involved in a full range of husbandry duties including general enclosure
cleaning, food provisions, husbandry training, and enrichment programmes across
the 6 sections of the zoo (Paddocks, Small Mammals, Birds, Primates, Reptiles &
Large Carnivores). The position also has scope for the keeper to go on to focus
on certain species as time progresses.
The successful applicant must have previous experience employed within a
zoo environment.
The successful
applicant will be actively involved in the mixed taxa shows on the zoo, where
they will be trained in positive reinforcement techniques for species to
demonstrate natural behaviours in public displays. The keeper will also be
delivering interactive animal experiences across multiple sections of the zoo.
Paradise Wildlife
Park also has a team of volunteers and interns you will be tasked with working
alongside and supervising. The applicant must be very personable and able to
communicate well with visitors and staff. The successful applicant will be
enthusiastic and a good team player.
Job Details:
• Full
time; Permanent position
• Reports
to; Section Leaders & Head keeper
• Hours;
Summer 8am-6pm, Winter 8am – 5pm. Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a
flexible rotated basis (1 in 3 weekends off). Flexibility is necessary in this
post
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities include:
• Carrying
out and enforcing high standards of welfare and animal husbandry routines e.g.
food prep, feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision etc. set by Section Leaders
on sections allocated to
• Undertake
and record animal observations
• Deliver
high standards of visitor interaction in the form of; keeper talks, animal
shows, encounters, experiences, tours and education events
• Overseeing
work experience, volunteers and interns
• Liaise
and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior management
• Other
duties to support effective and efficient site maintenance may include: Fire
Marshall, First Aider, Company vehicle driver, including tractor trailer,
rubbish removal and general cleaning in order to maintain high standards (nb -
full training will be a given prior to the post holder being required to
undertake new tasks)
Requirements:
• An
animal science related qualification
• 2
years experience in a zoological collection preferable
• Excellent
communication skills
• Adaptable
for a flexible rota
• Physically
fit for the demands of this role
• Full
UK driving licence
If you would like
the opportunity to join our expanding and proactive team please send your CV
and cover letter to headkeeper@pwpark.com
Closing Date: 4th
September 2016
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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