Seasonal Grounds Operative

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom ZSL Full time

**Purpose of the role**:
Does the thought of working at London Zoo for the summer interest you?

How does having the Grounds of London Zoo as your daily office sound?

The role of seasonal Grounds operative maybe the job you are looking for.

The role of the Grounds Operative is for you to carry out a variety of tasks as assigned by your management team. These will include tasks of Litter picking, and Cleaning along with event/function ground work and presentation.

You will also need to promote a high level of customer care as you will often be the one of the first members of staff to greet many of our visitors who need directions and advice.

You will also work with a passionate team that takes care of waste management and our teams commitment to reuse and recycle before replacing.

4 roles available

37.5 per week Thurs-Monday weekly.

**Key responsibilities**:

- You will need to ensure that waste bins, site signage, picnic and person benches are always clean and tidy - this will involve you cleaning these items and drying seating when wet.
- You will be required to interact with visitors and staff at all levels, you will answer questions whilst promoting high levels of customer care.
- You will ensure that ZSL's tools and equipment are kept in good order and report any faulty tools or equipment to their line management.
- You will be required to carry out some lifting, as there is potentially a large amount of manual handling required.
- You will work in a appointed area of the Zoo Grounds that you will look after on a weekly basis. You will report back to the person in charge at various times through out the day to receive knowledge and relay and discuss any issues you may come across during the working day.
- The post holder will also need to carry out other duties which are outside of their general duties. These may include assisting other ZSL departments. You will be given notice should any changes need to be made.

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**About You**:

- You should have GCSE (or equivalent) literacy and numeracy qualifications.
- You will demonstrate high standards of customer service to both staff and visitors.
- You hopefully will have past experience with cleaning, and deep cleaning.
- You will be happy working in all weathers.
- You will be available to work weekends and bank holidays.

**About Us**:
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

**What do we offer?**

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:

- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working - talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays - 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays Wellbeing - access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance - eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets - annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies - we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages

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