Aquarist
SEA LIFE Great
Yarmouth
We are SEA LIFE
Great Yarmouth and we are part of the magical Merlin Entertainments!
We’re looking for a
knowledgeable and passionate Aquarist to join the displays team here at Great
Yarmouth SEA LIFE Centre.
About the role
We have lots of
animals here and you will find that no two days are never the same. Your work
routine (if you can call it that!) will be divided by an assigned area as we
have over 30 displays. During a typical day you could be creating enrichment
for our “bale” of terrapins or scrubbing the carapace of Noah, our large Green
Sea Turtle. You could also enter a display for siphoning and get really close
to our rays.
Preparing the food
and feeds for our animals is a big part of the job (so is the washing up). You
could be preparing the feed for our two African Dwarf Crocodiles, Ntombi and
Masozi or our playful gang of Humboldt Penguins. We have reptiles, amphibians, native
marine fish, tropical fresh water, a tropical ocean display (250,000 Lt) and
lots of life support systems to take care of, each tank has its own dedicated
system! It goes without saying therefore, that you will need to ensure the
highest of standards are met as you will be responsible for the cleaning,
maintenance and refurbishment.
You will be
interacting with guests during feeding sessions whilst providing information
about the animals, entertaining and educating our visitors and making their
journey into the deep a memorable one!
This role is Full
Time and includes working a regular, fair share of weekends and bank holidays
as required as well as providing emergency call out cover on a roster basis.
About you
You’ll have a
genuine passion for the welfare of reptiles, amphibians, freshwater and marine
animals and a good understanding of aquarium animal care. Experience within
public aquariums involving maintenance, plumbing and operation of large life
support systems would be an advantage. You’ll need a basic understanding of the
fundamentals of water chemistry as applied to an aquarium environment and an
ability to quickly identify and resolve any environmental issues.
Ideally, you’ll have
a degree level qualification in animal care, zoology or equivalent.
You will also have
demonstrable experience of aquatic animal husbandry, a practical ability to
create ‘wow’ displays with a working knowledge of the correct use of, theming,
lighting and water movement to deliver this. Skills in animal training and
enrichment are desirable too, and a love for conservation and the wild
environment is essential.
As you’ll be
engaging with our guests, you’ll need to have great communication skills.
Why join Team SEA
LIFE Great Yarmouth?
When you join us,
you’ll receive a salary of £18,508 per annum, 28 days holiday including bank
holidays, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants, 40% off LEGO, and
benefits (Group Personal Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Life
Assurance.)
You’ll also get your
flippers on a Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to our attractions
across the GLOBE!
Merlin is a large,
global, expanding business, with no end of curatorial roles, so for an
ambitious and talented individual looking to go much further with their career,
we can provide the opportunities and the support to help you realise your
potential.
About us
SEA LIFE Great
Yarmouth is a living, breathing, interactive habitat that's all about immersing
visitors in the experience. Come face to face with Ntombi and Masozi, our
African dwarf crocodiles, these sleek and sinister sisters can grow up to 5ft
long! Our amazing tropical ocean display and tunnel holds 250,000 litres of
natural seawater where you can see our largest inhabitants as they roam around
the lost city of Atlantis themed display. By sharing the wonder and beauty of
our oceans we help visitors experience the ocean’s hidden marvels, and our
expert staff are dedicated to, and passionate about conservation.
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