Animal Care Apprenticeship - PureAquatics - Clevedon
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2025 |
| Location: | Clevedon, Bristol, BS21 6QY |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 259617 |
Summary
PureAquatics is a specialist aquatics business based in Clevedon. They design, install, and maintain aquariums for a wide range of clients across the UK, from residential homes to large organisations like the NHS. Their work involves everything from small tropical fish tanks to large custom-built aquariums.
As an Aquatics Technician Apprentice, you'll play a hands-on role in the day-to-day care of aquatic animals and assist the experienced team with installations and maintenance services. You'll gain valuable experience in animal husbandry, learn how to work with aquatic and reptile species, and develop technical skills involved in setting up and maintaining aquariums.
You'll work alongside lead technicians, and over time, you'll build the skills and confidence to attend site visits independently. This role is ideal for someone who loves animals, enjoys practical work, and is looking for a career that offers variety, travel, and progression.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the setup and installation of aquariums.
- Supporting the maintenance of tanks (cleaning, water testing, and equipment checks).
- Caring for aquatic animals, reptiles and amphibians (feeding, cleaning, health monitoring).
- Keep accurate records of animal care and maintenance work.
- Attending site visits with the team to work on client locations across the UK.
- Helping to improve, clean, and transport equipment and livestock safely.
A full driving licence, or working towards this, would be hugely beneficial, but not essential.
Training
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.
Qualifications required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
Skills required
Passionate about animals, especially aquatic life and reptiles.
- Practical, hands-on approach and not afraid to get stuck in.
- Reliable and punctual, our clients trust us with sensitive, sometimes high-profile projects.
- Calm and focused under pressure or when working with live animals.
- Eager to learn new things.
- Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Takes pride in delivering a great service
Prospects
Progression into a fully qualified Aquatics Technician role within the team, with increased pay.
Potential to lead your own maintenance visits and aquarium installations.
Opportunities to specialise in specific areas such as exotic species care, large tank systems, or commercial installations.
Support with further training and qualifications in animal care or aquatics.
Opportunity to work across the UK and become part of a growing and ambitious company.
Qualification / Standard : ST0397 Animal care and welfare assistant
Duration 15 months
As an Aquatics Technician Apprentice, you'll play a hands-on role in the day-to-day care of aquatic animals and assist the experienced team with installations and maintenance services. You'll gain valuable experience in animal husbandry, learn how to work with aquatic and reptile species, and develop technical skills involved in setting up and maintaining aquariums.
You'll work alongside lead technicians, and over time, you'll build the skills and confidence to attend site visits independently. This role is ideal for someone who loves animals, enjoys practical work, and is looking for a career that offers variety, travel, and progression.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the setup and installation of aquariums.
- Supporting the maintenance of tanks (cleaning, water testing, and equipment checks).
- Caring for aquatic animals, reptiles and amphibians (feeding, cleaning, health monitoring).
- Keep accurate records of animal care and maintenance work.
- Attending site visits with the team to work on client locations across the UK.
- Helping to improve, clean, and transport equipment and livestock safely.
A full driving licence, or working towards this, would be hugely beneficial, but not essential.
Training
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.
Qualifications required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
Skills required
Passionate about animals, especially aquatic life and reptiles.
- Practical, hands-on approach and not afraid to get stuck in.
- Reliable and punctual, our clients trust us with sensitive, sometimes high-profile projects.
- Calm and focused under pressure or when working with live animals.
- Eager to learn new things.
- Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Takes pride in delivering a great service
Prospects
Progression into a fully qualified Aquatics Technician role within the team, with increased pay.
Potential to lead your own maintenance visits and aquarium installations.
Opportunities to specialise in specific areas such as exotic species care, large tank systems, or commercial installations.
Support with further training and qualifications in animal care or aquatics.
Opportunity to work across the UK and become part of a growing and ambitious company.
Qualification / Standard : ST0397 Animal care and welfare assistant
Duration 15 months