Trainee Animal Keeper - Small Carnivore Section

 

Trainee Animal Keeper - Small 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 is seeking a hardworking and dedicated keeper to work with our team of enthusiastic and like-minded keepers on our Small Carnivore Section. This fascinating section includes a variety of small carnivore species including, the Rusty spotted Cat, Fishing Cats, Red Pandas, Binturong and Clouded Leopards.

 

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 small carnivore species

•              Knowledge of current conservation issues concerning small carnivores

•              Experience of restraining and handling animals

•              A zoo animal management qualification or willingness to work towards one

•              Full, valid driving license

 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

•              Small 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, rising with length of service.

·       Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e- learning.

·       Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity Policies.

·       Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.

·       Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.

·       Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.

·       And many more length or service-related rewards and Benefits.

 

Closing Date: Thursday 27^th October 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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Experienced Animal Keeper - Primate Section

 

Experienced Animal Keeper - Primate Section

Salary commensurate with experience + Excellent Benefits Plus a living out allowance, or possibly, on-site accommodation.

 

Port Lympne works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to the conservation of rare and endangered animals through breeding and reintroduction programmes. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of species and contribute to in-situ conservation programmes. Our continued involvement in Java means that there is a possibility to become involved in the reintroduction of Javan gibbons and langurs in Java.

 

The Role:

 

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, based in Kent, is seeking a passionate, experienced, hardworking and motivated animal keeper to work with a team of enthusiastic keepers on our primate section. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake all duties on the section from general husbandry including cleaning and feeding as well as enclosure maintenance and record keeping.

 

Conservation education plays a big role in the park so there will be plenty of opportunities for talks and encounters with the public. We provide extensive staff training and will offer the opportunity to develop your professional skills and abilities.

 

The Person:

 

You must have experience working with primates, gained in a mainstream zoological collection and a full valid driving licence is essential. You will be a good communicator with the ability to impart knowledge to the section. You will need to be confident around all types of primates with a hands-on approach to the restraint and handling of animals where necessary. Knowledge of health and safety is essential. A working knowledge of basic Office software will be an advantage, as well as an understanding of ZIMS.

 

The position is full time, working 40 hours per week, worked five days out of seven and will include weekends and bank holidays. A flexible approach to working hours is essential in any animal job. All applicants must have right to work in the UK

 

Closing Date: Thursday 9th May 2022

 

To Apply: Please email your full C.V. and covering letter to –

personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

 

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Experienced Animal Keeper - African Experience Section

 

Experienced Animal Keeper - African Experience 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, are a charity based organisation committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The parks are home of one of the world’s most prized wild animal collections and are one of the biggest visitor attractions in Kent.

 

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team of dedicated African Experience keepers at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. The section comprises of various species including; Rothchild Giraffe, Black Rhino, Ostrich, Eland, Chapman Zebra and Blue Wildebeest among others.

 

The main duties will involve:

·        Observing the behavior, health and security of animals and reporting any problems

·        Cleaning and maintaining enclosures

·        Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with visitors

·        Assisting with the movement and transport of animals

·        Contributing to the enrichment of the species on the section

 

You must have experience working with animals, gained in a mainstream zoological collection and a full valid driving licence is essential. You will possess excellent all-round animal husbandry skills, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

This is a physically demanding position, so candidates must have a good level of physical fitness. Experience of driving tractors is also essential to the role. It is desirable that you have previous experience of working with Giraffe, along with a broad understanding of species’ biology, husbandry and welfare.

 

This Permanent role is 40 hours a week working 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.

 

Closing Date: Thursday 28 April 2022

 

To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering letter to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

 

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Trainee Animal Keeper - Small Carnivore Section

 

Trainee Animal Keeper - Small 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 is seeking a hardworking and dedicated keeper to work with our team of enthusiastic and like-minded keepers on our Small Carnivore Section. This fascinating section includes a variety of small carnivore species including, the Rusty spotted Cat, Fishing Cats, Red Pandas, Binturong and Clouded Leopards.

 

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 small carnivore species

•              Knowledge of current conservation issues concerning small carnivores

•              Experience of restraining and handling animals

•              A zoo animal management qualification or willingness to work towards one

•              Full, valid driving license

 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

•              Small 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.

Cover letter and CV to lauraj@aspinallfoundation.org

 

Closing Date: Thursday 24 February 2022

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