Browse Assistant

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Zoo is hiring for a fixed-term role focusing on the daily operational needs of the animal sections. The successful candidate will provide essential support with animal feed harvesting and general departmental operations. The position offers a salary of £25,396, generous annual leave, and various staff benefits including gym discounts and complimentary zoo tickets.

Benefits

33 days annual leave pro rata

Staff pass for zoo visits

Discounted gym membership

Discounts on cinema tickets and restaurants

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license (category E) required.
• Experience in a team setting is essential.
• Desirable experience in agriculture or arboriculture.

Responsibilities

• Daily harvesting and distribution of animal food.
• Support manual work and operations across the Zoo.

Skills

Teamwork

Agriculture

Arboriculture

Chainsaw Operation

Hedge Cutting

Job description

Chester Zoo

Chester Closing date for applications is: 23rd Jun 2025

Providing key services to the animal sections including the daily harvesting, collection and distribution of browse (leafy branches for animal food), in addition supporting the general manual work and operation of the department across the Zoo.

The successful candidate will have:

• A full driving licence valid in the UK and one which allows them to tow a trailer heavier than 750kg (licence category E)
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of agriculture and arboriculture would be desirable
• Experience and certification in the use of chainsaws and or hedge cutters

The Package

• Fixed-term contract for 7 months
• Salary £25,396.00 per annum
• 33 days annual leave pro rata
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions

Apply for this job:

Please apply through our website using the following link:

BIAZA's office hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact outside of those times will get a response when we are next in the office.

If your enquiry is urgent and you need a response before the BIAZA office reopens, please call Jo Judge on 07593 580602. If you wish to reach one of our members, please contact them directly.

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales number 6789783.Registered Office Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY. Registered Charity Number is 1128168 and SC040783 (Scotland)