Bird Keeper

We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time Bird Keeper to join our team.

Successful candidate will:

• Hold an animal related qualification.
• Have minimum three years’ experience working within a recognised zoological collection, ideally specialising in birds.
• Have keen observation skills, great time management, basic maintenance skills, and be able to prioritise tasks to ensure the highest standard of care for the collection.
• Enjoy, and demonstrate a passion for aviculture, offering exceptional and engaging experiences to our visitors.
• Be physically fit and enjoy working outside in all weathers. Full UK driver’s licence and access to transport.

This role offers:

• Full-time position, working 38 hours a week.
• Working with a wide range of fantastic species including penguins, hornbills, parrots, owls, cranes, flamingos and various softbills.
• Current rate of pay for this role is £21,439 per year.

In return for your hard work and dedication, there are a range of benefits attached to this role, including:

• 20 days annual leave for the first year, increasing thereafter.
• Alternate weekends off.
• Paid overtime at standard hourly rate for position.
• Full outdoor-appropriate uniform.
• Staff discount from our shop and food outlets, discount across Haskins Garden Centres, and free complementary Birdworld ticket allowance for family and friends once you have passed your probationary period.
• Pension plan.

Please email any questions on this role to HR@haskins.co.uk

Set within 26 acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, Birdworld is the largest bird park in the country and is home to a diverse collection of species. We are offering a unique career opportunity for a Bird Keeper to join our expanding livestock teams.

Supporting the Aviculture Team Lead and working alongside the Bird Team, you will focus your time on the day-to-day husbandry of the diverse aviculture collection.