The role:

We’re looking for an experienced, versatile and enthusiastic person to join our Zoo family. This is a physically demanding role covering a variety of sections and working with a range of different species. Daily duties will include:

• Undertaking the cleaning and feeding regimes for the allocated section(s) ranging from penguins to large hoofstock, working to set operating procedures to deliver the highest levels of animal husbandry.
• Providing exceptional guest service and engagement, delivering fun, educational feeding experiences and public talks.
• Enclosure maintenance and grounds work including weeding, planting, re-branching and painting.
• Chaperoning our work experience candidates and students as part of our educational programme.
• Working independently, with the ability to use your initiative, and as part of a team.

Who we’re looking for:

As part of our team, you’ll need to have a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, be adaptable and willing to learn. You’ll need to be driven to deliver our mission to exceed guests’ expectations, creating magical moments for our guests to treasure and always looking to the future. Experience of working with a range of species is advantageous, with sections ranging from large hoof stock to birds.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have practical experience within a similar setting
• Qualifications to degree level in Zoology or a related field
• Have experience driving agricultural machinery
• Be hardworking, reliable and a team player
• Hold a full driving licence valid in the UK
• Excellent communication and team work skills are essential

What you’ll get:

As part of our team, you’ll receive in-house training as well as a range of benefit and reward schemes including complimentary tickets, retail discounts and corporate membership. A vibrant working environment within an award winning, equal opportunities attraction.

Hours	Approximately 40 hours per week. Please note due to the nature of the business weekend work will be required, including bank holidays
Wage	COMPETITIVE RATES OF PAY
Duration	Permanent