Zoo Jobs: WILD ANIMAL KEEPER

WILD ANIMAL KEEPER

FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT

LOCATION: NR FOWEY, CORNWALL

HOURS: FULL TIME (AVERAGING 45 HOURS PER WEEK, WILL INCLUDE SOME WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED)

SALARY: £19 - 24,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE, 28 DAYS HOLIDAY (INCL BANK HOLIDAYS)

About the Role

Feral WAP is a Small, Private Conservation and Breeding Centre based in a secluded

setting in Cornwall in the U.K.

It is not open to the general public but open for tours and other events on a booking basis at certain times of the year.

The facility houses an important collection of animals and you will be working alongside a variety of species including Sun Bear, Spotted & Brown Hyena, Malagasy Carnivores and various

Mustelids, Primates including Bearded Saki, Lemurs and some Callitrichids and Various Bird species.

We are looking for an Animal Keeper who is self motivated, dedicated and not afraid of hard work. You will often need to work alone or as part of a small team.

Experience:

We are looking for someone with the following:

* A minimum of 1 year previous experience working with similar species.

* Good interpersonal communication skills.

* Obvious passion, interest and dedication to this field of work.

* Positive and cooperative attitude to work and management.

The job requires a good standard of physical fitness.

* An Interest in horticulture a bonus, also is an ability

to do basic repairs or maintenance.

* High cleanliness standards and organisation skills essential.

* Full Drivers Licence required.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: