West Midlands Safari Park currently has a permanent vacancy available for an Animal Keeper on the Discovery Trail Section.
This is an exciting opportunity, where we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the ability and knowledge to work with an extensive range of species. The role involves mainly working with the reptiles, invertebrates, bats and red pandas. The position involves husbandry tasks, such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring and enclosure maintenance delivered to a high standard. It includes monitoring of our guests and being front of house delivering talks and guest experiences. The role also includes some tasks with the animals in our Safari Academy area.
About you
The role requires someone who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic about wildlife conservation and has excellent communication skills. The successful applicant will require good wildlife knowledge and have an animal related qualification to HND level or above. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar role. It is a physically demanding but very rewarding role.
You will need to be observant with excellent attention to detail and be able to keep calm under pressure in a fast paced environment.
Due to driving company vehicles, we are looking for applicants who have full, valid driver’s licenses. 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.
Benefits
As well as benefiting from working in a unique and beautiful setting, you’ll also receive a range of additional perks to employment including:
- WMSP Annual Pass which gives you and your family and friends free admission and theme park wristbands, and free entry to our sister site Drayton Manor Park also Water World Stoke On Trent
- 20% Discount in our retail and catering outlets and off park special events.
- 24 Hour access to an online doctor and access to online prescriptions.
- Counselling access.
- Online retailer discount portal.
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Discovery Trail Keeper in Bewdley employer: Ecology Training UK Ltd.
Warwickshire County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. As an Assistant Ecologist, you will benefit from a generous pension scheme, agile working options, and a commitment to professional development, all while contributing to vital ecological initiatives in the vibrant communities of Warwickshire, Coventry, and Solihull.
