Animal Keeper (Safari) - Fixed-term

Longleat; Warminster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team at a renowned Safari Park. This role involves animal husbandry, engaging with guests, and ensuring the highest standards of care and safety. You'll enjoy a unique work environment surrounded by historic landscapes and a variety of wildlife. With competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits, including complimentary tickets and discounts, this is an opportunity to make unforgettable memories while working in a vibrant and dynamic setting. If you love animals and customer service, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Complimentary tickets to Longleat

Discounts on food and beverages

Discounts on retail merchandise

Life assurance cover

Employer contributory pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Assistant Programme

Flexible working schemes

Great progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months experience with exotic animals or livestock required.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Carry out animal husbandry routines and maintain animal enclosures.
• Engage guests and ensure exceptional customer service.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Communication skills

Health and Safety standards

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Warminster, Wiltshire

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Benefits: 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata), complimentary tickets to Longleat, discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise, along with life assurance cover, company pension and more.

Join us in delivering unforgettable moments at the Safari Park and be a part of our daily adventure.

Key duties will include:

• Carry out animal husbandry routines, environmental enrichment, animal observations and record data.
• Report and advise on husbandry and safety matters to lead keepers and team managers.
• Participate in educational and VIP initiatives.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards and administration is adhered to by following risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
• Engage guests during course of duties in line with culture of exceptional customer service.
• Carry out maintenance on our animal houses and enclosures to the highest standard.
• Patrol various animal areas throughout the day.

About you

• You must have a full UK driving licence to apply for this position.
• You must have at least 18 months' experience working with exotic animals or domestic livestock.
• You will have proven evidence of your interest and commitment to zoo and wildlife husbandry.
• You will have gained at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent.
• You will have excellent communication skills allowing you to easily liaise with guests and colleagues across a variety of levels.

A little about us

At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.

With a core business of around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our values

At Longleat, we believe in engaging and inspiring our employees, putting people first, taking accountability, continuously improving, and acting with integrity. We invite everyone who works with us to subscribe to these values, as they truly set us apart as a place to work.

Why join the Longleat team?

In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats on your days off.

You will receive a rate of up to £11.44 per hour (in accordance with NMW), in addition to a range of attractive benefits that include:

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees.
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata.
• 50% off Annual passes for Friends and Family.
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise.
• 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Employer contributory pension scheme.
• Perks at work.
• Range of flexible working schemes.
• Great progression opportunities available.
• Gain an internal endorsement for re-hire of future vacancies.

Your contract

You will work hours to vary over a 7 day rota basis, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays as required. The earliest start time is 8am, and the latest finish time is 8pm, varying in accordance with opening times.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if enough suitable applicants are received.

Please note: Length of service and outcomes from recent performance reviews will be taken into account when screening applicants for interview.