Zoo Jobs: Zoo Keeper (Mammals)

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.

https://www.merlincareers.com/en/job-search-results?c=merlin&Country=United+Kingdom&page=0&City=Chessington

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