Zoo Jobs: WILD ANIMAL KEEPER

WILD 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.

You would be taking care of the following species amongst others:

Sun Bear, Clouded Leopard, Southern Cheetah, Small Felids, Spotted and Brown Hyena. Asian Hornbills, King Vulture and Storks, Chinese Giant Red and White Flying Squirrels, Various Mustelids and Viverrids such as Yellow Throated Marten, Honey Badger and Binturong and Malagasy Carnivores including Fosa and Grandidier’s Vontsira. We also work with a number of Primates ranging from Tamarins to Bearded Saki and Lemurs.

We are looking for a highly self motivated, disciplined and passionate individual who is able to work alone or within a very small team. You will be also 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 us so this needs to be considered for anyone moving from outside of the area. You would need to find your own accommodation locally if moving from outside the area.

Main Duties

* DIET PREPARATION, FEEDING, CLEANING OUT AND PROVIDING ENRICHMENT FOR ALL ANIMAL GROUPS
HELD AT THE FACILITY
* TO 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 GROUNDS KEEPING IS ALSO PART OF THIS ROLE.

Candidate Requirements:

* CLEAR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH WILD ANIMALS, IDEALLY FELIDS AND OTHER CARNIVORES.
* MUST HAVE A CLEAR PASSION FOR THE SPECIES GROUPS THAT 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. AS TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.

* FULL DRIVERS LICENCE AND OWN CAR.

SALARY: Based on experience. Also performance bonus scheme.
WORKING HOURS: 08.00 - 18.00 1 HOUR BREAK PER DAY - ALSO INCLUDES WEEKENDS.

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.