Animal keeper
Lotherton Hall Bird
Garden
Pay grade: A1
£15,916.60 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 Lotherton Wildlife World attraction in Leeds, which
houses a variety of mammals and exotic birds.
Work is currently ongoing to upgrade and expand the zoo
environment. The current animals and
birds in the zoo will soon also include tapirs and penguins.
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 mammals,
exotic birds and their specialised requirements. Experience in working with large mammals is a
desirable element. You will assist with
the feeding and movement of the the animals, cleaning, decorating and
maintaining the enclosures and ponds, which will involve bending and lifting
and keeping accurate records relating to animal welfare.
Closing date for
applications is: 30th Aug 2017
Contact: Peter
Quince (peter.quince@leeds.gov.uk)
Apply for this job:
If you would like to
be considered for this post, please register at the the Leeds city council jobspage . For the full role description and
to apply please click HERE. Please submit a completed application form to BSC.Recruitment.Services@leeds.gov.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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