Manual Work, Jobs in Colchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Team Leader – Africa Section
Colchester Zoological Society —Colchester
- £36,296 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Royal Mail Collections Driver - Colchester Delivery Office
Angard Staffing —Colchester
- £13.69 - £16.44 an hour
- Temporary
4d
Senior Animal Keeper – Carnivore Section
Colchester Zoological Society —Colchester
- £29,432 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
1d
Workshop Assistant
ecoloop recycling limited —Chelmsford
- £12.40 - £15.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Heavy lifting
- No experience needed
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
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Trainee Fencer
Cox Landscapes —Ardleigh
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Power tools
- In-person
Quick apply
9d
Field Sales Representative (Red Bull Grocery) - North East Essex & Colchester Coast
Acosta —Colchester
- £27,980.98 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Trainee Soft Landscaper
Cox Landscapes —Colchester
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
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9d
Drivers Mate
Pilgrim Foodservice —Colchester
- £12.77 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
7h
L8 Water Flushing Operative
Ede & Wilkinson Ltd —Colchester
- £28,398.24 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
3d
Geographical Facilities (Colchester)
Essex Police and Kent Police —Colchester
- From £25,242 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
8d
Housekeeping Supervisor
Wivenhoe House Hotel —Colchester
- £29,262.65 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Site & Gardens Support Assistant / Passenger Driver
Sailship Training and Learning for Life —Clacton-on-Sea
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Free parking
Quick apply
Car Park Maintenance
Wendy’s - Colchester —Colchester
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Graduate Management Trainee - Colchester / Clacton / Braintree
Enterprise Mobility —Colchester
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Ambulance Care Assistant
HTG-UK —Earls Colne
- £13 an hour
- Overtime
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
2d
Training Area Operative
Landmarc Support Services —Colchester
- £27,877.57 a year
- No experience needed
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
7d
General Labourer
Lanswood Ltd —Colchester
- £100 - £150 a day
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- IT
- Construction experience
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Professional Oven Cleaner
GS Appliance Ltd. —Colchester
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- English
- Free parking
Quick apply
11d
Warehouse Operative
PFE Express Ltd —Witham
- £27,000 - £30,500 a year
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- Free parking
Quick apply
7h
Drainage & Groundsworks Operative
Mantair Ltd —Colchester
- £26,500 - £32,500 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- English
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Team Leader – Africa Section

Colchester Zoological Society
Colchester

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Job details

Full-time
£36,296 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Computer literacy
Microsoft Office
Presentation skills
Computer skills
Manual handling
Communication skills

Full job description

Department
Animal Care Team

Location
Colchester Zoological Society

Employment Type
Full time

Hours Per Week
40 hours per week

Salary
£36,296 Per Annum

If you are interested in applying, send the completed form along with your CV to Mrs Liz Butcher, Living Collections Manager, by email to [email protected]

Introduction to the Department

An exciting position has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join our team and contribute to our mission at CZS in a full-time role working within our Africa section; a mixed taxa section responsible for spotted hyena, mandrill, l’hoest monkey, warthog, crowned crane, Kirk’s dik dik, blue duiker and blue crane.

Role Responsibilities

The candidate will manage the Africa section driving forwards the husbandry and welfare standards of the animal species in their care.

As a Team Leader, the candidate will be required to input ideas for the continual progression and development of animal husbandry, breeding management and enclosure design on the section.

The job holder will be responsible for leading the section and mentoring, motivating and managing section staff (deputy team leader, lead keepers, senior keepers and qualified keepers). The candidate will produce safe working protocols, practices and risk assessments for working in and around the species on the section.

The job holder will deliver enclosure encounters and experiences to zoo visitors for a range of species across the section, as well as deliver educational husbandry content to visiting college groups and social media.

The candidate will also look to lead internal zoo subcommittees, where appropriate, and be willing to represent, and present, at external conferences on behalf of CZS.

Main Job Purpose:

Provide excellent husbandry standards and welfare for a range of species
Manage employed and voluntary members of the animal section and lead the section in the Team Leader’s absence
Produce safe working practices across the animal section
Deliver enclosure encounters and experiences to zoo visitors, educational groups and for social media
Represent CZS in external settings where required

Other Key Activities:

Demonstrate commitment to continuous personal development.
Perform other duties as reasonably directed by the Animal Management Team (Zoological Director, Manager of Living Collections and Head Keeper)

Role Requirements

Essential

Desirable

Husbandry Skills & Experience

7+ years’ experience in a zoological collection

Excellent standard of practical skill in animal husbandry, including training and enrichment

Excellent standard of animal observation skills

Excellent ability to develop animal husbandry, breeding management and enclosure design
on the section

Ability to manage the animal section in the absence of the Team Leader, with limited assistance

Ability to drive forward the overall standards of the section to a higher level (excellent competency)

Excellent knowledge of ZIMS

Vast knowledge of zoo licencing and legislation

Excellent skills in handling and restraint of various species

High confidence and ability in dealing with medical issues

Knowledge of water quality parameters and management for a range of species

Experience in operating filtration systems and life support systems

Knowledge of uv requirements for a range of species

Team Work & Ability to Follow Instruction

Ability to work in a team and contribute to team goals (excellent competency)

Ability to harness positive relationships with all other
team members regardless of level / section (excellent competency)

Ability to follow instruction and carry out tasks at manager’s / senior staff member’s request (excellent competency)

Ability and willingness to sit on additional zoo subgroups and committees

Leadership & Mentoring

Ability to mentor and allocate work duties to the animal section’s employed staff members and volunteers (excellent competency)

Ability to lead an internal zoo team e.g. subgroup or committee

Health & Safety

Excellent understanding of risk assessments

Ability to ensure safe working practices at Deputy Team Leader level

Ability to manage risk in a zoo environment

Ability to develop safe working protocols

Excellent understanding of zoo emergency procedures

Communication & Presentation Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills to deliver animal encounters and experiences

Excellent communication and presentation skills to deliver education sessions and media

Skills & Experience

Computer literate with excellent knowledge of the major Microsoft Office programmes

Excellent written skills, including record keeping

Excellent written skills, including proposals and protocols

Trained in manual handling

Trained in working at height

Other

DMZAA or equivalent qualification

Full driving licence

Ability to use own initiative to solve problems (excellent competency)

Hard working and highly-motivated

Excellent punctuality and time keeping

Dependable and trustworthy

Flexible and adaptable

Warm, open-minded and professional

Ability and willingness to represent Colchester Zoo at external conferences

Ability and willingness to present at external conferences and lead internal training at Colchester Zoo

Commitment to employment at Colchester Zoo

Firearms certificate

Working Hours

This is a full-time position. An average of 40 hours a week (5 days) which will include regular weekend work and will increase in busy periods.

Uniform

Full uniform (including boots) will be provided. Full uniform must be worn at all times.

Evaluation

For the first three months of employment, the jobholder will be asked to complete a one month and three month self-assessment. This will gauge their feelings of the job and assess their progress towards meeting targets.

Working Environment

CZS is a non-smoking environment and smoking is not permitted by members of staff whilst on the premises.
CZS is an equal opportunities employer.
You may be required to work off site on animal transfers on occasion.

Whilst doing this job, the employee is likely to be exposed to:

Category 1/1A animals
Outside weather conditions
Tropical exhibits with high temperatures
Moving mechanical parts
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Lifting heavy loads

Benefits

FREE Zoo visits*
FREE onsite parking
Work place pension scheme
Staff events
Discounts on Animal Adoptions, Zoo Passes and Animal Experiences*
Discounts in the Outpost Gift Shop*
Discounts in food outlets
28 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)
Competitive hourly rate
Uniform provided
Regular training

Benefits dependent on probation period.

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