Animal Carer (Permanent) Newmarket 631392
| Posting date: | 09 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | private medical, pension + OT available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2024 |
| Location: | Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9HD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UKME |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 631392_1720527275 |
Summary
Animal Carer
Permanent
Newmarket
This role requires flexibility during our busy season is key with regards to hours and days worked.
Dedicated to providing a high-quality private concierge service to our exclusive clients. UKME ensures that the properties, we maintain are presented to the highest standard possible.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.
We are looking for an Animal Carer to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all animals, including chickens, goats and quails, are fed regularly and appropriate (correct food, quantities and times).
- Ensure a high level of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained in all indoor and outdoor cages and habitats.
- Ensure all food and water bowls, blankets and beds are washed and cleaned regularly and effectively.
- Bathe, brush and groom all animals on a regular basis to ensure they are always clean and presentable.
- Check all animals for injury or sickness on a regular basis.
- Take any ill animals to a veterinarian in a timely manner.
- Administer any medicines or treatments to ill animals accurately according to veterinarian instructions.
- Keep an adequate supply of animal related items. Ensure stock is stored adequately and that stock levels are maintained regularly. Establish relationships and liaise with local pet shops and suppliers.
- Supervise and work effectively with the Assistant Animal Carer to ensure a high level of service is always delivered to the client.
- Communicate regularly with the Property Maintenance Manager, advising them of relevant information in a timely manner.
- Ensure a professional approach is always delivered with particular emphasis on maintaining confidentiality.
- Liaise regularly with colleagues, supervisors and managers to ensure an efficient and effective service is always delivered to the client.
- Always provide a highly customer focused service to the company and client.
- Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, particularly regarding health and safety.
- Any other duties as and when required.
Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities
- Proven experience in a similar role working with animals
- Relevant animal care qualification
- Full, valid UK drivers licence
Personal Attributes
- Natural affliction to working with animals and animal care
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate at all levels with confidence
- Strong presentation skills
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Ability to use discretion and maintain strict confidentiality
- Able to work independently and perform tasks unsupervised
Benefits:
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Discount at retail store
Apply now.