Apprentice Keeper
Chester Zoo, Upton Heath, Cheshire West and Chester
Apprentice Keeper
£16,640 a year
Chester Zoo, Upton Heath, Cheshire West and Chester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 day ago, 28 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 08-05-2026 (In 9 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Upton Heath, Cheshire West and Chester
Full Job Description
Our Apprentice Keeper’s will play a key role working as part of our professional animal keeping teams, to ensure the highest standards of animal husbandry, welfare and exhibitory are maintained across the zoo.
Course Information
Course: Keeper and aquarist (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 10 days in 14 including weekends and bank holidays, 7.00am to 4.00pm (birds) or 8.00am to 5.00pm (all other sections). 1 hour lunch.
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Number of Positions Available: 10