Casual Animal Team Assistant

2 weeks ago


Douglas, United Kingdom Isle of Man Government Full time

About the role and our team
Join our team as a Casual Animal Team Assistant at Curraghs Wildlife Park


Under the supervision of experienced Zoo keepers, you will prepare daily animal diets and keep the kitchen area clean and tidy.

You will enter animal enclosures to feed and clean some of the Park's smaller animals.


You will also assist keepers in their cleaning and enclosure refurbishment, removing rubbish and keeping surrounding areas and paths tidy.

You will assist the team in anyway required to enable some of the larger tasks are completed.


This is an ideal casual role for someone who has animal care experience, or is looking to start a career in animal care as this role will help you gain experience of zoo animals.

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you

Please note this is a casual position and as such there are no guaranteed hours of work.

Shifts on offer will be over 7 days a week 365 days a year and under a casual contract you can accept or turn down shifts offered, so it can be worked around your other work or life commitments.


What can this role offer me?
You can benefit from working with animals in an outdoor setting and free car parking is available.


To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us, download our benefits guide from the bottom of the advert.


How to find out more and apply
Please indicate your availability to pick up shifts within your CV/Cover Letter, such as school holidays, weekends or weekdays.

Additional information


Please note a basic police check is required for this post,
which the Department will cover the cost of for you.

Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

A uniform will also be provided.

A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working.

We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service.

We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

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