Friday, May 26, 2017

Trainee Aquarist



Trainee Aquarist
Sea Life Adventure


Sealife Adventure is the south-east's number one premier aquarium. Situated in Southend, and owned by the Stockvale group of companies, Sealife Adventure is home to an array of stunning marine life and boasts over 40 beautiful displays.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about caring for all types of aquatic animals to join our dedicated team of aquarists. This exciting position will involve carrying out husbandry duties for the creatures in our care, helping to maintain our various life support systems and helping to develop our displays – you may get the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Sealife Adventure by creating entirely new exhibits.

If this all sounds like something you would love to do, then we would love to hear from you. The ideal candidate for this role would be someone with a background in caring for aquatic animals, and working with pumps and other aquarium equipment. A qualification in marine biology or similar would be an advantage, but opportunities for training and professional development are available for the right candidate.

This job will be hard work! This means that you will need to have a strong work ethic, with a passion and dedication for your job. Someone who can also provide excellent customer service and can deliver public talks would be ideal for the role. A flexible approach to working hours is essential.

We like to help people that help us! There are chances for advancement within the company as well as opportunities for training and personal development. As an aquarist at Sealife Adventure you will also have access to a range of company benefits, including discounted entry at Adventure Island, and discounts at a range of food outlets in Adventure Island.

So if you want to become one of the key members of the team at Sealife Adventure, then please send your CV with a covering letter to: Lucy.hodge@stockvale.co.uk


Closing date for applications is: 4th Jun 2017


Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
      

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