Trainee
Zoo Keeper
Folly
Farm
We’re
looking for a practical, versatile and enthusiastic person to join our Zoo
family.
This is a
physically demanding role with principle focus on hoof stock sections,
including giraffe, rhino and antelope, however, you will be required to work
across all areas of the Zoo. Daily duties will include:
- Undertaking the cleaning and
feeding regimes for the allocated section(s).
- Providing a high standard of
guest service and engagement, delivering fun, educational feeding
experiences and public talks.
- Maintaining the enclosures and
grounds to a high standard undertaking general tasks including weeding,
planting, re-branching and painting.
- Chaperoning our work experience
candidates and students as part of our educational programme.
- Working independently and as
part of a team.
Our ideal
candidate will:
- Have practical experience within
an animal care setting
- Qualifications to degree level
in Zoology or a related field
- Have experience driving
agricultural machinery
- Be hardworking, reliable and a
team player
- Hold a full driving license
valid in the UK
- Have excellent communication
skills to engage with our guests
Hours of
work will be 40 hours per week on a schedule of five days out of seven,
including weekends and Bank Holidays as scheduled.
Closing
date for applications is: 9th Aug 2021
To apply for
this position please go to www.folly-farm.co.uk/jobs/current-vacancies Click
apply now to complete the application form and attach your CV highlighting your
experience and skills, including why you should be considered for this role.
Please note,
due to the high volume of applications, we regret we are only able to contact
those applicants who have been shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear
from us within 21 days of the closing date, please note we have decided not to
take your application further at this time.
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