Wingham Wildlife Park - Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship

Wingham Wildlife Park is Kent’s fastest growing wildlife park, nestled just outside the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury, in Kent. As a family-owned park, we’re proud to house the largest number of animal species out of all wildlife parks and zoos in Kent - which means that you’ve come to the right place; whether you’re looking for tigers, flamingos, bats, or even the adorable red panda.

Working 5 out of 7 days per week on a rota based system Monday-Sunday. Hours of work either 8.00am - 4:30pm or 9.00am - 5:30pm. Must be able to work weekends/bank holidays and school holidays. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

You need to be happy to work outdoors in all weathers. This location is accessible by bus, as it stops at the top of the drive.

English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Possibility of further employment after completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.