Assistant Aquarist

SEA LIFE; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An interactive marine conservation centre in Brighton seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Aquarist with a passion for the ocean and its inhabitants. In this hands-on role, you'll assist in the preparation and feeding of marine life, ensuring the safety and maintenance of exhibits. Ideally, you would have studied marine science or animal care and possess customer service experience. This permanent position requires a minimum of 30 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, and offers a competitive salary of £13.38 per hour.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus based on customer satisfaction

25% discount in retail shops and restaurants

40% off LEGO online

Merlin Magic Pass for free attraction tickets

Qualifications

• Ideally, you'll have studied marine science or animal care.
• Passion for the ocean and its creatures is essential.
• Experience in customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and feeding of marine life.
• Ensure the safety of creatures through maintenance of life support systems.
• Maintain exhibit records and assist with the upkeep of displays.

Skills

Passion for marine life and conservation

Ability to work within a customer service environment

Eager to learn and develop skills

Education

Studied marine science or animal care

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Fancy working with magnificent sharks or cheeky sea turtles? SEA LIFE Brighton are on the lookout for an Assistant Aquarist to join their team.

Working here feels pretty outstanding, but also very cold, wet, and rather smelly at times! Therefore, we're looking for someone who strives for the best and wants to develop a good understanding of aquarium animal care.

In this exciting role you'll learn how to make an aquarium interactive, immersive, and help provide the best in memorable experiences for our guests and creatures alike.

You will assist in the preparation of suitable diets and feeding of all livestock, learn how to ensure the safety of our creatures through maintenance of life support systems and assist with the management of displays records. You will also play an essential role in assisting with the maintenance of our exhibits to the highest possible standards.

This role is permanent, offering a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week. Our SEA LIFE Centre is open daily; therefore, shifts will include regular weekends, and bank holidays on a roster basis.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally, you'll have studied marine science or animal care and looking for a fun way to expand your knowledge
• You'll already have a passion for the ocean, it's creatures and conservation
• Be keen to learn and develop your skills
• Ideally, you will have some experience of working within a customer service environment, but the ability to relate to your colleagues and our visitors is a must!

Benefits

Alongside becoming an expert in washing up, you'll also receive:

• Monthly Bonus based on customer satisfaction
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• 40% off LEGO online
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

GBP £13.38/Hr.