Animal Keeper

Animal Keeper Taplow, England

Larchwood Estate
Full Time Taplow, England 18000 - 24000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About us

Location: Taplow.

A rare and exiting opportunity has arisen for a position within our private animal collection in Taplow. The role is for:

Position: Full time animal keeper.

You could see yourself working with a large variety of exotic bird and mammals species some of which are uncommon even in zoo collections.

This role will include direct involvement in all animal husbandry tasks.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join the team, with relevant practical experience in the husbandry of a wide range of species and have at least a level 3 animal qualification.

The successful candidate for the role will be responsible for the daily husbandry of the animals, including preparing and implementing diets, cleaning accommodation, providing enrichment, developing and delivering husbandry training plans.

If you think you might be the person we are looking for, please submit your C.V including a covering letter, any references and information you feel relevant to your application. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. We are seeking a long term team member!

Job description

What the role entails:

Animal Keeper: 8 hours, 5 days a week, with a weekend rota split between the current staff.

You’ll be responsible for the day to day husbandry of all animals on site.

Hours can vary in accordance with schedule of works.

Bank holiday work will be required on a rota basis.

Key duties will included.

  • Carry out animal husbandry routines and environmental enrichment.
  • Carry out animal observations and record data.
  • General record keeping.
  • Ensure you prepare yourself with knowledge of the animals feeding and environment needs.
  • Liaison and maintaining contact with our Vet.

What you will need to be considered for this position:

You will need a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, good attention to detail and experience of working with animals.

  • An interest and passion for animals is essential!
  • Ability to show experience to commitment of interest in general wildlife husbandry, animal welfare and conservation.
  • Preparation ability of approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures.
  • Willingness to liaise with colleagues across a variety of levels.
  • An excellent work ethic and ability to work on your own.
  • Ability to work efficiently and at pace, with excellent time management skills.
  • Be physically fit to complete a variety of manual tasks.
  • Reasonable I.T /Microsoft office experience.
  • Hold a full UK driving license.

Benefits:

As an Animal Keeper you’ll receive a pay rate to suit your experience, in addition to a range of attractive benefits that include.

  • Annual leave entitlement.
  • Working with a diverse range of animals.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • CPD Opportunities.
  • A great team to work with.

Work remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Salary: £18,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Animal Keeper
Larchwood Estate

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