Ranger/Senior Ranger

Job Title:             Ranger/Senior Ranger
Function:             Building and maintenance work around Wildwood
Hours:                  Full time
Salary:                  Ranger: up to £16,458 / Senior Ranger up to £19,485 (+9% pension & other benefits)

We are looking for a skilled builder with extensive multi-trade experience to join our Ranger Team dedicated to enhancing and maintaining the Wildwood British Wildlife Park.

The main focus of this post is to carry out regular maintenance of the park buildings and grounds, including the playground, paths, car park and toilets.  Specific exhibit maintenance tasks will also be carried out, working closely with the keeper team.

Examples of typical tasks:

• Fixing broken toilets
• Putting up fencing
• Animal enclosure construction and maintenance
• Laying a concrete pond
• Brush cutting and landscaping
• Safety barrier construction
• Litter picking and disposal
• Working with Wildwood volunteers

Projects are likely to include:

• Pathway construction
• Waste minimisation
• Groundwork’s and building
• Rainwater collection & distribution system

The ideal candidate will be a good all-rounder who can turn their hand to many tasks such as to carpentry, building, fencing, groundwork and landscaping. They will also be able to manage their time effectively and adhere to safe working practices. 

To apply for this post, please download and read the full job description below.  Please send you CV and covering letterto info@wildwoodtrust.org

Or by post to: Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ

Please note that we do not acknowledge applications, if you would like yours to be acknowledged, please apply by post and included a stamped, self-addressed postcard.

The closing date is 1st August 2012 Interviews will be held at Wildwood by arrangement within 2 weeks of the closing date.