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- £25,168 a year
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- Store discount
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Zoo Maintenance Assistant

Dartmoor Zoo
Plymouth

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Job details

Full-time | Part-time upon request | Fixed term contract
£25,168 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Store discount
Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Groundskeeping
Supervising experience
Plumbing
Animal welfare
Construction
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

About Dartmoor Zoo

Dartmoor Zoo is a conservation charity set across 33 acres on the edge of beautiful Dartmoor. Our work supports endangered species, delivers vital education programmes, and provides memorable visitor experiences.

With several major animal enclosure and infrastructure projects planned over the coming months, we’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join our Estates & Maintenance team and help deliver project work quickly, safely, and to a high standard.

The role

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key hands‑on role in maintaining, repairing, and improving the zoo’s buildings, grounds, and animal enclosures. This is a varied and practical role, ideal for someone with a trade background or broad maintenance experience who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to meaningful projects.

You will work closely with the Maintenance team, volunteers, and contractors to help develop projects whilst ensuring the zoo remains safe, functional, and welcoming for animals, staff, and visitors.

Key tasks:

Maintain and repair all areas of the zoo site, including buildings, grounds, and infrastructure
Carry out grounds maintenance to ensure a safe, tidy, and welcoming environment, particularly in visitor areas
Maintain and repair zoo buildings, animal houses, and enclosures
Support the creation, development, and refurbishment of animal enclosures in line with the animal collection plan
Proactively identify maintenance issues and help schedule works to prevent longer‑term problems
Supervise, support, and work alongside volunteers assigned to the maintenance department
Assist with the supervision and coordination of contractors working on site
Act as a positive ambassador for the zoo by answering visitor questions courteously or directing enquiries appropriately
Support health and safety compliance, including site safety checks, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
Assist in ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are well maintained and fit for purpose
Support and coach colleagues across the zoo with basic maintenance skills
Carry out any other reasonable tasks to support the work of the charity

Person specification

Essential:

Experience in general maintenance, construction, or a building trade
Certified trade skills (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, mechanical or electrical), or the ability to clearly evidence practical competence
Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace
Physically able to undertake a wide range of manual and outdoor tasks
Comfortable using IT systems, including spreadsheets and word documents
Able to write risk assessments and short reports
Self‑motivated, reliable, and able to take initiative
Able to work independently as well as follow instructions
Experience leading, supervising, or directing unskilled workers or volunteers

Desirable:

Experience working in a zoo, visitor attraction, countryside, or conservation setting
An understanding of animal welfare considerations in a working environment

Why join us?

Work on meaningful projects that directly support animal welfare and conservation
A unique and varied maintenance role in an outdoor, purpose‑driven environment
Opportunity to apply and develop practical trade skills on visible, rewarding projects
Friendly, supportive team culture
30 days annual leave (pro-rata)
Free onsite parking
Discounts in our restaurant, shop and on zoo experiences
Free entry to the zoo for your immediate family
Free entry to other BIAZA zoos across the UK

To Apply

Complete the application form on our website:

https://www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk/job-vacancies/

Pay: £25,168.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount

Application question(s):

To apply please fill in the application form on our website

https://www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk/job-vacancies/

Work Location: In person

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