Zoo Jobs: Trainee Zoo Keeper

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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