animal care technician Bristol, England
Job description
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm has an opening to join our committed team of animal keepers on a 12-months contract. This is a full-time position working a 40-hour week as per the staff rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
Species held on West section: African Lions, Spectacled Bears, Coatis, Tapir, Capybara, Mara, Giant Anteater, Poison Dart Frogs.
We are looking to recruit an animal keeper with experience to join our West section for 12-full months. This role will come with training to allow the successful applicant to achieve full keeping duties for the section. They will also get the chance to work on other sections as and when required.
We expect applicants to have knowledge and practical experience of at least some of the species concerned. A strong work ethic, good team working and communication skills and the ability to maintain high levels of hygiene.
Key aspects of the role:
- Assist in the daily management and care of all animals on section. Including food preparation and feeding, enclosure maintenance, enrichment and training.
- Deliver high quality talks and keeper experiences to our visitors.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
Applicant requirements:
- Animal-based qualification.
- Previous keeping experience.
- Be familiar with the care required for a variety of species on section.
- Full driving licence.
- Have high standards of hygiene when working.
Annual Salary offered: £22,087
To apply:
Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. The subject of your emails should read '12-Months Animal Keeper, West'.
Your application must include an accurate summary of your relevant experience and a complete list of your working history. If your experience is with other zoo species, please describe and explain why you would like to move towards this section.
Cover letters should be no longer than 1 side of A4l
Closing date for applications: 11th August 2023
First stage interviews will take place via zoom with a few selected candidates being invited to the zoo for a second stage which will include a trial working on the section in the morning and a second interview.
