Trainee Zoo Keeper

3 months ago

Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Ark wildlife park Full time

The Trainee Animal Keeper main duties will include:

  • Assist in day to day care of animals to include feeding etc
  • Daily health checks on animals
  • Cleaning and sanitizing of enclosures
  • Adhering to H and S policies SSOW and risk assessments
  • Dealing with the public with general enquiries
  • Possibly doing animal encounters and public talks
  • Administering medicine, measuring weights etc under direction of senior staff
  • Build and provide enrichment for variety of animals
  • General site maintenance and cleaning/tidying
Animal Experience would also be considered instead of qualification.

Hours of work 9-4:30 with half an hour unpaid lunch (Lunch is free at onsite cafe)

4 days per week, to include Saturday, Sunday and 2 weekdays. In busy periods this may increase to 5 days.

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Part-time hours: 28 per week

Salary:
From £168.35 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Must have an interest in working with animals, please detail reasons why
  • Have you looked into how you would get to work, ie do you drive as we are quite remote and public transport not the best?

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2023

Reference ID:
Train1

Expected start date: 01/05/2023