Animal Keeper Apprentice

Our zoo First opened in May 1937, it covers an area of approximately 40 acres. This unique site includes two scheduled monuments – an 11th century castle and limestone caverns – and 12 Grade 2 listed Tecton buildings (four Grade 2*). Original owner the Third Earl converted the Castle’s grounds into zoological gardens. A team of Modernist architects to design the zoo. Using reinforced concrete, they created a revolutionary new design of building: Tectons. The structures have stood the test of time and eight decades on Dudley Zoo has the world’s largest single collection of Tectons, which in 2009 received World Monument Status. Our zoo now has a variety of animal housing, paddocks and enclosures which are home to our wide variety of 200 species. We are proud that, the animal collection is linked to international conservation and breeding programmes and several of our global projects have received awards. Endangered species include Asiatic lions, Sumatran tigers, Bornean orangutans, Tibetan red pandas, Rothschild giraffes, Madagascan lemurs and Humboldt penguins. We are now looking for a new Animal Care Level 2 Apprentice, to join our team- do you have the passion to learn, in such a historical place and come and help look after our wonderful animals?

Duties include but not limited to:

• Animal nutrition across a range of species
• Animal Enrichment & Husbandry
• Enclosure cleaning and maintenance
• Assisting with professional visits, such as vets
• Medication and rehabilitation of animals when required

Skills and Qualities

• Some previous experience handling animals desirable
• Hard working
• Passionate
• Team worker
• Good communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C in maths and English or equivalent are essential.
• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 in animal care

Future Prospects

• Employment for the right candidate would be considered if a position is available.

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Animal Care Apprenticeship Standard.
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Things to consider

• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• Historical ground.
• Amazing opportunity within the zoo environment
• Daily mentoring and progression opportunities
• The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
• Due to the popularity of these apprenticeships you may not hear from the employer until after the closing date or if unsuccessful.
• Only successful applicants will be notified for interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: zoo keeper dudley