Aquarist

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE

In this role you will ensure we are delivering amazing immersive safe experiences for our guests each day with a positive team spirit initiative innovation and high standards. Working with the curator you will be part of the team of Aquarists that looks after our SEALIFE and the reptile section. Together with the team you will undertake the vital day to day tasks involved in caring for over a thousand amazing creatures.

Youll be responsible for the maintenance of the life support systems along with the cleanliness and presentation of our displays record keeping tank and enclosure design aqua scaping and theming always striving to ensure it is the best it can be.

You will ensure suitable diets and feed plans are in place and delivered for our creatures as well as continuing to develop our excellent animal welfare across the collection.

In addition to this you will support exciting new exhibit developments with a proactive focus on the correct care and attention to the quarantine and transportation processes and implementation of policies and procedures that maximise the efficiency of the management of animal husbandry and innovation throughout the resort.

• A dynamic confident selfmotivated individual who supports our conservation and education goals.
• Have robust knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry and a good level of understanding of animal behaviour
• Experience and knowledge of reptiles and amphibians husbandry is essential
• A degree in a relevant biological science is advantageous or a minimum of two years of paid relevant experience in public aquaria as equivalent
• Experience as a diver in an aquarium setting and trained to a level PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent as laid down by the HSE is advantageous
• Good presentation skills in addition to the ability and passion to interact with the public
• Strong communication and computer skills are required as are efficient time management and organisational skills
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop in the role

• An hourly rate of 12.02
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enjoy the Ride Merlin Annual Passes 6 in total per year 1 for you plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
• Merlin Magic Pass 20 free tickets for you your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a years service
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40 discount online off LEGO
• 25 discount in our onsite retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus many more