Zoo Keeper
(Mammals)
Chessington
World of Adventures
Zoo
Keeper (Mammals)
Location: Chessington World of Adventures, Surrey KT9 2NE
Hours: Full time, averaging 40 hours per week. Will include
weekends and bank holidays as required.
Benefits: annual salary of up to £18,532.81, 28 days holiday
(including bank holidays), ongoing training opportunities, discount on our
animal VIP experience and Go Ape High Ropes course, and a Merlin Magic Pass -
20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin
Attractions across the world.
Chessington
World of Adventures Resort is the UK's wildest adventure! With our Theme Park,
Zoo, and our spectacular Hotel, there are plenty of roaringly exciting career
paths available. We're also a part of the Merlin Entertainments family -
associated with attractions like SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND Parks, Madame Tussauds and
More!
About the
Role
In this role, you will be taking an
active role in the day to day running of our awesome collection. Working
alongside a variety of species including Asiatic Lions, Amur Tigers, Western
Lowland Gorillas, various smaller carnivores, Spider Monkeys, Squirrel Monkeys,
Callitrichids plus many more.
The zoo is
currently experiencing a period of growth with exciting developments in the
pipeline. You will be helping us to create the most stimulating environment
possible – not just for our guests, but for the animals too - and since we’re
big on conservation, education and research, you’ll have a big part to play in
that too, by playing a key role in supporting the Chessington conservation
fund.
You will
also be keen to support other areas within our Zoo, which will in turn benefit
your own personal development. You will ensure the Health & Safety of
yourself, other staff and guests at all times as well as develop a personal
training programme in conjunction with your Head of Section.
About
You
We are
looking for the following skills and experience;
- Ideally you will have
completed an animal based qualification, with a minimum of 2 years’
experience of working in a Zoo environment or equivalent. Primate and/or
Carnivore experience is desirable.
- You will be a confident
communicator and more importantly an alert listener.
- You will have passion and
excitement for your chosen field, with a keen drive to develop your career
as an Animal Keeper.
- Above all else you will be a
team player and have a positive can – do attitude.
This role is
permanent, full time, averaging 40 hours per week and will include weekends and
bank holidays as required.
The Perks
We’re
growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous
package and amazing prospects. Benefits include a pension, 25 days’ holiday
and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family
free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in
our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
Everyone
Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day
and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We
strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves,
have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone
matters!
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter
their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand
that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and
flexible employer in our industry.
Please visit
our Merlin careers page to apply.
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