Zoo Keeper -
Paddocks
Drayton Manor Zoo
About the role:
Drayton Manor has an
exciting opportunity work in the zoo as a zoo keeper covering our paddocks
section . The successful candidate will be expected to ensure high standards of
animal welfare, following evidence led husbandry practices, carrying out daily
checks and keeping records for the animals. As part of your role you will
assist with the preparation of approved diets and follow correct feeding
procedures. Within your daily duties you
will also clean and maintain the enclosures and report any defects or repairs
required to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our paddocks collection.
Who are we looking
for?
We are looking for
applicants that have had experience working with a variety of animals and
experience working within a zoo environment is essential.
It is essential to
have a minimum of a Level 3 Extended diploma in Animal Management and/or a
DMZAA qualification.
You will need to
have good communication skills and be able to talk to the public and have
attention to detail.
Jeanette
(recruitment@draytonmanor.co.uk)
Apply for this job:
How to apply?
Please complete an
online application available HERE.
Closing date for
applications is: 19th Nov 2017
Salary: £18,819 per annum
Hours: Fixed term, maternity cover. You will be on
an annualised contract or 2119 hours per
annum, on a rota’d basis including weekends and bank holidays
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
No comments:
Post a Comment