Department
Maintenance
Location
Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type
Full time
Hours Per Week
5 days per week
Salary
To be discussed at interview
Closing Date
4th September 2025
If you are interested in applying, send the completed form along with your CV to
Introduction to the Department
CZS' construction team are looking for a Welder/Fabricator to carry out MIG, TIG and ARC welds helping to build new constructions, and repair existing gates; fences etc, together with assisting the general maintenance team when required.
The right person for this job must enjoy working outdoors work in all weather conditions, and must want to work to promote and achieve the high standards of safety and quality compliance that CZS demands for our guests, colleagues and animals. This position requires the individual to cover different areas of the Zoo and necessarily based in a static welding bay.
Role Responsibilities
* Carry out MIG, TIG, and ARC welds helping to build new constructions
* Repair existing gates and fences
* Assist the Maintenance Team when required
* Work to promote and achieve high standards of safety and quality
* Cover different areas of the Zoo including a static welding bay
Role Requirements
* Hard-working and committed
* Practical and methodical
* Adaptable and willing to learn
* Patient and pay attention to detail
* Able to use a range of hand and power tools
* Aware of health and safety issues
* Work well alone and as part of a team
* Environmentally aware
* Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
* Previous welding experience working with stainless steel and oxy acetalene is essential
* Qualified to coded status preferred but not essential
Working Hours
* Full-time role, 5 days per week
* Normal hours will be Monday – Friday 7am – 4.30pm
* You will be expected to work during the school holidays
Uniform
Full uniform will be provided. Uniform must be worn at all times with a name badge.
Salary
To be discussed over interview.
Evaluation
For the first five months of employment, the jobholder will be asked to complete a one month, three month and five 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.
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.