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Colchester Zoo’s construction team are looking for a Welder/Fabricator to carry out MIG, TIG and ARC
welds helping to build new constructions, and repair existing gates; fences etc, together with assisting
the general maintenance team when required.

Previous welding experience and working with oxy acetalene is essential - some work with stainless
steel will be required.

Qualified to coded status preferred but not essential.

The right person for this job must enjoy working outdoors work in all weather conditions, and must want
to work to promote and achieve the high standards of safety and quality compliance that Colchester
Zoo demands for our guests, colleagues and animals. This position requires the individual to cover
different areas of the zoo and necessarily based in a static welding bay.

If you are:

• Hard-working and committed.

• Practical and methodical.
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Patient and pay attention to detail.
• Able to use a range of hand and power tools.
• Aware of health and safety issues.
• Work well alone and as part of a team.
• Environmentally aware.

we would love to hear from you!

JOB TITLE: Welder

Colchester Zoo is home to over 160 species and is dedicated to supporting conservation projects
around the globe. As an award-winning visitor attraction with over 1 million guests visiting each
year, every staff member at the zoo works together to ensure that our guests have an enjoyable and
unforgettable experience.

EXPERIENCE • You should have experience of welding work.

WORKING HOURS: • This is a permanent full time position 5 days per week
• Normal hours will be Monday – Friday 7am – 4.30pm
• You will be expected to work at least one weekend day, public holidays and school

holidays.
• Pay rate – to be discussed at interview and subject to successful completion of a

three-month probation period.

UNIFORM: Uniform will be provided. Uniform must be worn at all times with a name badge.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Colchester Zoo Employment application form,
Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed, do not enter ‘Refer to CV’.

Send you CV and completed Employment Application Form to [email protected]

Closing date is 22nd February 2023.

Please be aware that we will only process applications that include a completed application form and
CV. We do have a lot of interest in our vacancies, if you have not heard from us after four weeks
of submitting your application you should assume you have not been successful on the occasion.

SECTION ONE – Position Details (type in information)

Position applied for: Welder

Department: Maintenance Department

Previous employment at Colchester Zoo:
(Include job title, department and dates.)

Are you eligible to work in the UK in
accordance with the Immigration and
Asylum Act 1999?
(You must be able to provide documentary
evidence that you are entitled to work in the UK
without the need for Colchester Zoo to apply for any
kind of work permit.)

National Insurance number: