Monday, January 17, 2022

Trainee Animal Keeper - Large Carnivore Section


 

Trainee Animal Keeper - Large Carnivore Section

Salary commensurate with experience

Plus a living out allowance, or possibly, on-site accommodation.

 

Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in conjunction with the Aspinall Foundation, is a charity based organisation committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve has one of the leading collections of large carnivores in the UK including tigers, lions, leopards, cheetah, wolves and African painted dogs (EEP holder for this species) and spectacled bears.

 

Port Lympne is seeking a hardworking and dedicated keeper to work with our small team of enthusiastic and like-minded keepers on our Large Carnivore Section. The Aspinall Foundation encourages its keepers to visit relevant in-situ projects and become actively involved in our on-going reintroduction programmes.

 

This is a very physical role and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake all duties on the section including prepping meat and animal dispatch, enclosure cleaning, general maintenance and upkeep of enclosures including all aspects of exhibit presentation. Conservation, education and enrichment play a big role in the park so there will be plenty of opportunities for doing talks and displays to the public.

 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

              Previous experience gained in a zoo park/equivalent environment

              Knowledge of large carnivore species

              Knowledge of current conservation issues concerning large carnivores

              Experience of restraining and handling animals

              A zoo animal management qualification or willingness to work towards one

              Full, valid driving license

 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

              Large carnivore experience

              Off road driving experience

              Butchery and livestock dispatch

              Basic building skills

 

Working 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays. The successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. All applicants must have right to work in the UK.


The Benefits:

·       28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

·       Free entry for you into both of our parks and free tickets for your family and friends

·       Discounts on food, accommodation, and retail products

·       Onsite parking

·       Training and development opportunities

·       A healthcare cash back plan and added annual leave related to length of service.

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

·       A living out allowance, or on-site accommodation if available.

 

 

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 January 2022

To Apply: Please email your full C.V. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

 

Please visit our website: www.aspinallfoundation.org to find out more about us.

 





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Peter Dickinson
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