ANIMAL KEEPER
FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT
CORNWALL U.K.
FWAP is a small
private, breeding and conservation project situated near Fowey in Cornwall. Not
open to the Public, but with occasional on site tours and events. The project
is set in private grounds.
We specialise in a
various Malagasy Euplerids and Felids such as Clouded Leopard and Cheetah. We
also work with various other species ranging from Spotted Hyena and Sun Bear to
large Asian Hornbills, Birds of Paradise, Cassowary and a number of primate species
such as Lemurs and Callitrichids.
We are looking for a
highly self motivated, disciplined individual who is able to work within a very
small team.
You will be working
directly with the Owners who are also hands on.
No accommodation is
included with the position. The candidate would be required to live within a
fairly close proximity to our facility so this needs to be considered for
anyone moving from outside of the area.
Main Duties
* DIET PREPARATION,
FEEDING, CLEANING OUT AND PROVIDING
ENRICHMENT FOR ALL ANIMAL GROUPS
HELD AT THE
FACILITY
* FOLLOW STRICT
SAFETY RULES AND SECURITY PROTOCOLS ON SITE.
* MAINTAIN DAILY
RECORDS AND FEED SUPPLY MONITORING.
* LIASE DIRECTLY
WITH VETERINARIANS AND OWNERS .
* SOME GARDENING AND
MAINTENANCE IS ALSO PART OF THIS ROLE.
Candidate Requirements:
* CLEAR PREVIOUS
EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A KEEPER WITH WILD ANIMALS, IDEALLY FELIDS, BIRDS,
PRIMATES AND OTHER CARNIVORES.
* MUST HAVE A PROVEN
INTEREST IN THE SPECIES WE SPECIALISE IN AT FWAP.
* EXCELLENT
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
* ABILITY TO WORK
ALONE.
* EXCEPTIONAL
STANDARDS OF SAFETY, HYGIENE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND CLEANLINESS REQUIRED.
* RELEVANT ANIMAL
MANAGEMENT OR KEEPING QUALIFICATION IS PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.
* FULL UK OR EU
DRIVERS LICENCE AND OWN CAR.
SALARY: £18 -
£22,000 Based on experience.
WORKING HOURS: 08.00
- 18.00 (SPRING/SUMMER) 08.00 - 17.00 (WINTER) WEEKLY CHANGEABLE ROTA
HOLIDAY: 28 DAYS PER ANNUM
START DATE:
JANUARY 2020
Applications by email to:
Must include a CV
and Covering Letter to:
todd@feralcacao.com
We are also looking
for unpaid interns/volunteers, so if you lack the required experience, but are
keen to learn and gain valuable experience, we are still willing to accept
applications from you if interested in unpaid voluntary work. You would be
required to commit to at least 1 full day on site per week.
Please note we will
not be able to reply to all applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from
us, you will not have been selected for Interview or the position.
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