Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Our Logistical Services Apprentices will play a key role working as part of our professional Animal & Plant Logistical Services team, to ensure the highest standards of service to support our world class animal collection.
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Closing Date: 06-07-2022
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£10,004.80
Working week
10 days in 14 including weekends and bank holidays 7am to 3.30pm 30 minutes lunch
Expected duration
18 Months
Possible start date
25-07-2022
Date posted
23-06-2022
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
1000057687
Positions
2
What will the apprentice be doing?
There are 2 Apprentice roles in our Animal and Plant Logistical Services team (APLS) who supply animal feed to the zoo teams.
Key responsibilities:
- To harvest browse from plantations safely and effectively.
- To deliver produce on a daily basis to the relevant zones across the zoo.
- To remove animal waste from site using skip loaders
- To effectively communicate and record information
- To comply with appropriate rules, regulations and processes for safely and efficiently moving produce.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Standard
Training will be onsite at Chester Zoo.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Warehouse and Logistics Assistant
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Presentation skills Team working Initiative Knowledge of tree/plants Time Keeping Can work under pressure Willing to learn new skills Full manual driving licence
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
Things to consider
This is a physical role and the role holder will spend a significant amount of time either outdoors or in temperature controlled environments. The roles will involve a range of manual tasks. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier based on numbers. You must have a full manual driving licence, as operating a vehicle to distribute deliveries around the site is an essential part of the role.
About the employer
We are Chester Zoo and we are mission motivated, passionate people, working together to be the best. We opened in 1931 by founder, George Mottershead who wanted to create the first UK zoo without bars. We are home to over 20,000 animals across our 128 acre site and have over 2 million visitors a year. Our mission is to prevent extinction; it’s a bold statement but we are confident that by working together and with our partners we can make a difference to wildlife here in the UK and the world.
Employer
Chester Zoo
www.chesterzoo.org
Address
The North of England Zoological
Society
Cedar House
Chester Zoo
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Intermediate
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
