Animal Keeper
Looking for a new
and exciting challenge in the new year?
Almond Valley is one
of West Lothian's favourite family attractions and the farm is one of its most
popular features. Mill farm is home to a range of farm livestock and smaller
animals. Throughout the summer we offer a daily programme of “animal encounters”
when visitors are introduced to the animals, and can learn a little about them.
We’re now entering
an exciting period of time with lots of development on the farm, so we are
recruiting for an animal keeper that will contribute and help to continue to
raise the bar in animal welfare standards and to also help maximise the quality
of our visitor’s day out. This will include most aspects of the care of
livestock and the operation of the farm, involving the usual range of feeding,
mucking-out, cleaning and other husbandry duties along with basic site
maintenance works and public talks/demonstrations.
Candidates must have
appropriate experience of working with farm livestock or hoof-stock, (as well
as the smaller domestic animals), and possess the necessary insight and
training to work safely and effectively in an animal attraction. Experience of
operating farm machinery would be desirable. This is an active, manual role
that requires appropriate physical fitness.
Much of the work
takes place in the public eye, so a warm personality and a welcoming manner is
essential when interacting with visitors, along with prioritising jobs and
allowing the public to enjoy their day out. It is also necessary to have the
knowledge and confidence to address large audiences that assemble for many of
the demonstrations and events.
This is a full time
position, initially on a 1 year contract, normally working 9-5 five days in
seven, which will include weekend working. We might consider offering roles on
a part time basis. Wage rates meet national living wage.
Desirable:
Experience with farm animals
Experience in public speaking
Experience in working at a public/tourist attraction
Animal related qualification
Essential:
Full driving license
1 years experience in working with animals in a tourist attraction (or open to the public)
Appropriate physical fitness
If you would like to
join our passionate and friendly animal team at this exciting time, please
apply now by sending a full CV, plus a covering note outlining the particularly
qualities that would make you an excellent candidate for the post.
To:
Closing date: 31
December 2019
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