We are looking for a motivated, friendly Fishkeeper to join our team. This customer-facing position requires a positive attitude, good people skills, and a practical approach. The role involves physical work, such as cleaning and maintaining fish tanks.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting customers with advice on fish health, compatibility, and system requirements.
* Supporting the wider team with general shop duties as required.
* Day-to-day care and maintenance of aquatics systems, including feeding, monitoring, and tank husbandry.
* Monitoring water quality, carrying out tests, and maintaining stable water chemistry
Strong knowledge of fishkeeping: Understanding of freshwater and/ or marine aquariums and aquatic plants, awareness of basic fish care, tank maintenance and water quality principles.
Excellent Communication Skills: Friendly, approachable and able to give clear, helpful advice to customers. Comfortable explaining products and guiding hobbyists.
Attention to detail: Able to follow feeding, cleaning and care routines accurately.
Team Player with a Positive Attitude: Working well with colleagues to maintain a tidy, welcoming shop environment. Being reliable, punctual and proactive helping where needed.
Desirable but not essential Skills
Previous experience in retail environments, public aquariums, or similar settings.
If you’re passionate about aquatics and willing to roll up your sleeves to get stuck in with the practical side of shop life- from serving customers to caring for our animals- we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your aquatics experience to melville@fishkeeper.co.uk or hand it directly into the store for the attention of the store manager.
Our team is looking forward to your application!
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