Fixed-term role
We are Chester Zoo, and for over 90 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can to prevent extinction, from caring for animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and despite all the recent challenges thrown at us, we still want to be the best zoo in the world! If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Browse Assistant to join our Animal and Plant Logistics team.
The Role
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
Desirable criteria:
* 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
* Working Hours - 40 hours per week
* 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
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
Well, where do we start? Here goes:
We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of nearly 500 permanent and 500 seasonal team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found and it is possible this will be prior to the advertised end date. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr