Zoo Custodian Initially for 12 Months

1 week ago


Morpeth, United Kingdom Northumberland Zoo Full time

We are a family-run, not-for-profit zoo, and we are looking for like-minded team players to join our ever-expanding team; you must be willing to adopt our Zoo ethos and join our mission in conservation sustainability & education in Northumberland.

We have a large outdoor site which you will cover on a daily basis, walking past all of our amazing animals every day whilst helping to maintain the overall appearance of the visitor facilities. The custodian will be required to work in a team environment, ensuring that the day-to-day general maintenance of both the public areas and the offices are maintained at a high standard.

**The role**:

- **April 2024 - April 2025**
- **32hrs per week, 4 days out of 7, Wed-Sat, 8am - 5pm (1hr lunch)**
- **Must be flexible and able to cover for holidays working weekends and bank holidays**

**occasionally**
- **Up to £11.00ph (increase due in April)**

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**
- **Taking ownership for the presentation of the zoo by maintaining high standards which includes emptying bins and litter picking**
- **Servicing bins, toilets as well as cleaning any communal areas. Ensuring that all public areas are presentable and tidy.**
- **Helping out in the Café at lunchtime; clearing and wiping café tables and chairs, collecting and washing food trays, keeping the waste and recycling area clean and tidy, taking out food to customers as necessary, washing up and keeping the condiment section fully stocked and tidy**
- **Being prepared to undertake ad hoc projects such as painting internal and external areas and planting up flower containers**
- **Strictly adhering to risk assessments and safe working practices.**
- **This full-time position requires someone to be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including working on weekends, during school holidays as well as bank holidays on a rota alongside the customer service team.**
- **Will require own transport as the Zoo is in a rural setting with no public transport**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: From £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Retail/Customer Service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/03/2024



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