Bird
Keeper – Newquay Zoo
Salary / Rate per hour (if applicable): From £19,303– 20,794 dependent on experience
and qualifications
Full
time – 38.75 hours per week
Permanent
Newquay Zoo, a registered scientific and
education charity, has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, dedicated,
enthusiastic and reliable qualified keeper to join our team. You will be
responsible for the hands-on day-to-day husbandry of our animal collection, focusing
on animal welfare, bio-security, record keeping and ensuring that exhibits are
maintained to the highest standards
You will have at least 2 years of prior
experience working in a zoological collection or similar establishment and will
have completed the DMZAA course or will have over 4 years’ experience.
You
will have a broad knowledge of the husbandry requirements of a variety of avian
species. You will be a team player yet also able to work on your own
initiative. You will be confident speaking to guests and responding to their
questions. Duties will include daily
observations of individual animals and completion of relevant records.
A
full driving license is essential.
The post is for 38.75 hours per week, which may
include weekends and Bank Holidays.
Newquay Zoo offers the following benefits (after probationary
period):
- 28 days paid holiday
pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days pro rata after 5
years
- Defined contribution
pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Branded uniform
provided (as required)
- Relevant internal
and external training provided
- Free entry to our 3
zoos for staff and immediate family
- Complimentary
tickets
- Discounts in our
Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
- Free staff parking
To complete our online application form, please go to our
website: https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/about/vacancies
Closing
date: Friday 6th August 2018
Interview date: W/C 13th August 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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