Animal care Work, Jobs in Llangollen, Den (with Salaries)

Aquarist
Blue Planet Aquarium —Ellesmere Port
- £26,436.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- In-person
- Employee discount
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General Farm Worker / Milker
Brookside farming —Chester
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Hand tools
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Assistant Calf Rearer
Sunnyside Farm Ltd —Tiverton
- £24,420 - £27,000 a year
- Part-time
- IT
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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Aquarist
Chester Zoo —Chester
- £27,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Calf Youngstock Manager
The Cholmondeley Estate —Malpas
- £26,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mentoring
- Free parking
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Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College —Walford
- Up to £32,778 a year
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North Shropshire College —Shrewsbury
- From £32,778 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Aquarist

Blue Planet Aquarium -
Ellesmere Port

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Job details

Full-time
£26,436.80 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Biology
Driving Licence
Driving
Joinery
Animal welfare

Full job description

Position: Aquarist

Location: Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full Time 5/7 days

Salary: £26,436.80 per annum

Blue Planet Aquarium has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Aquarist to join our Zoological department.

This is a great opportunity to gain some valuable experience working with a wide range of aquatic animals that include native & tropical marine fish, aquatic reptiles & amphibians and marine invertebrates. By joining us at Blue Planet Aquarium, you will care for the animals, as well as the filtration systems that are so vital to their well-being.

You will be responsible for promoting and participating in daily public presentations and regular education sessions, as well as conversing with visitors whilst carrying out your daily duties around the aquarium. It is essential therefore that you enjoy and are just as confident working front of house as you are working behind the scenes.

About the Role

You will ensure the highest standard of exhibits are delivered throughout Blue Reef Aquarium using zoological strategies and an enthusiastic attitude to ensure that visitors are happy and want to return. This is done by considering the visitor experience, fun, education, value, conservation awareness and animal welfare.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting the rest of the Zoological team with the running and maintenance of all displays
Responsible for ensuring the highest standard of animal care and husbandry
Collation of accurate animal records to Zoo licensing standards
Maintaining, cleaning and tidying all plant rooms; tool rooms, laboratories and quarantine facilities
Responsible for the maintenance of life support systems and reporting faults to the Displays Supervisor/Curator
To be courteous, pleasant and approachable at all times when dealing with the public in order to establish a lasting positive image of the aquarium.
To be available for on-call emergency rota

The full job description will be provided at interview stage

About You

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with our visitors, including delivering public talks and able to run education sessions
Degree in Marine Biology/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/similar
Good animal husbandry & welfare knowledge
Has good knowledge of life support systems including pumps
Has proven ability to design, construct and maintain aquaria
Has some experience working with PVC pipework & basic joinery
A full manual driving license is essential

Why work for us?

Here at Aspro, we make sure our employees are well taken care of. We recognise that their hard work and dedication are the driving force behind our success.

We’re looking for individuals who want to join the Aspro team and live our values of:

Customer Service
Honesty
Respect
Focus on Results
Teamwork
Personal development

Excellent benefits

Free entry into all Aspro Parks locations
Free entry into Blue Planet Aquarium for your family & friends
Continuous development and training opportunities
Complimentary shark diving experience on successful completion of your 6-month probationary period
25% discount in our retail and catering outlets
All whilst working in a fun, inclusive and diverse team.

How to apply?

If you have the attributes, experience and enthusiasm we are looking for, please apply with your CV and covering letter by clicking on ‘ Apply Now’ via Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,436.80 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Are you available to work weekends and bank holidays?

Experience:

Aquarist role or similar: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Full UK Manual Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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