Animal Keeper - Hoofstock

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park

Scotland, near Stirling Closing date for applications is: 10th Mar 2023 Contact: Emily Boyd (recruitment@blairdrummond.com)
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: From £21,500 p.a.

Job title: Animal Keeper – Hoofstock

Location: Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park, FK9 4UR

Salary: From £21,500 p.a.

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Insurance, Staff Family Passes, EAP, 20% Staff discount in Park, free parking, uniform.

Working hours: 40 hours per week (10 days in 14)

The Company

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. With over 400,000 visitors a year, 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 in our Hoofstock Department. This position is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small team. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the ability and knowledge to work with our extensive range of ungulate species managed in 2 drive through sections. The position involves husbandry tasks, such as feeding, cleaning, health monitoring and enclosure maintenance all delivered to a high standard.

Applicant Requirements

This person must be a pro-active individual that will take a hands-on approach within the department including some ground work and maintenance and with an eye for detail and presentation.

The candidate must have an interest and some knowledge of managing mixed groups of large ungulate species and their complex individual requirements.

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.

Applicant Essentials

• Experience of working with similar species. Minimum 2 + years.

• Good observation and communication skills.

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

• A current full driving licence.

• Animal related qualification to HND level or above