JOB TITLE
Animal Keeper - Chimps
WAGE/SALARY (£)
From £21,500 p.a.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
31-Jul-2024
COLLECTION NAME
Blair Drummond Safari Park
WEBSITE
WORK ADDRESS
Blair Drummond, Stirling FK9 4UR, UK
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park was opened to the public in 1970 and was, at the time, one of Britain’s first safari parks. We are now one of the most popular visitor attractions in Scotland. The Park has a strong focus on conservation, education and the local community. We also run a successful fundraising program for conservation “link to the wild”. We are currently looking for an experienced and confident animal keeper to join our team working predominately with our troop of chimpanzees. This position is offered on a full time, permanent basis.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an exciting opportunity working as part of a small team with primary responsibility for the management and welfare of our chimps. · The position involves carrying out husbandry tasks such as, feeding, cleaning, training, health monitoring, development of enrichment all delivered to a high standard. The successful candidate will also have associated skills required for enclosure maintenance and building of enrichment devises. Applicant Requirements · This person must be a pro-active individual that will take a hands-on approach within the department with an eye for detail and presentation. · The candidate must have an interest and some knowledge of primate species and previous experience of working with great apes. · Experience in operant conditioning training would be an advantage, but not essential. · The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use their initiative, display an interest in and commitment to animal welfare, environmental enrichment, behavioural enrichment, feeding enrichment and conservation, · Weekend, bank holiday working and flexibility in working hours is essential to this role. Some evening work will be required during special events throughout the year. · Ensuring the safety of our visitors, staff and animals is of key importance and ensuring that health & safety protocols are followed at all times.
WORKING HOURS
40 hours per week (10 days in 14)
JOB TYPE
Full-time
THE CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO WORK ON:
Bank Holidays, Public Holidays
STAFF BENEFITS
Company Pension, Life Insurance, Staff Family Passes, EAP, 20% Staff discount in Park, free parking, uniform.
MORE INFORMATION
Experience of working with similar species. Minimum 2 + years. Good observation and communication skills. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. High understanding of following safe working protocols. A current full driving licence. Animal related qualification to HND level or above The zoo animal management qualification (DMZAA) is desirable but not essential for this position. Please apply on our careers site link below. We will be reviewing appications on a rolling basis and aim to hold first round interviews in August. The first stage may be virtual to limit travel. https://ec1c5a08112106.uk.deputy.com/jobs#/2im6DVh32R6BBzypXnaRLyf9nWq
COVER LETTER REQUIRED?
No
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