Animal Support Operative
Blackpool Zoo
North West Closing date for applications is: 29th Mar 2026| Contact: | Leah Lancashire ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £26,539 |
About Us
Blackpool Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals and is one of the UK’s most respected zoos. We are part of Parques Reunidos, a leading international leisure group with over 30 parks worldwide.
We are committed to conservation, excellent animal care, and inspiring future generations through education. Every member of our team plays a key role in helping us deliver a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for both our animals and our visitors.
Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on and reliable Animal Support Operative to join our Animal and Veterinary team. This is a practical role supporting the smooth running of the animal department by assisting with essential daily operations.
You will deliver feed and bedding to animal sections, collect and dispose of waste, prepare and distribute diets from our Central Animal Kitchen, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and biosecurity. You’ll also carry out basic enclosure maintenance and support keepers with general operational tasks.
Experience and Requirements
You’ll have experience in a zoo, farm, or similar environment, with a good understanding of safe working practices and hygiene standards. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as you’ll be required to operate park vehicles. Experience with farm or ground maintenance machinery is desirable but not essential. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated, organised, and keen to play a key part in supporting animal care.
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How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in the role to Leah Lancashire, Personnel Manager at [email protected]
Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026
Please be aware that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may not be possible to contact all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us by Monday 6th April, unfortunately this means you have not been successful on this occasion.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require the application in a different format or need any adjustments during the process, please get in touch.
