Aquarist / Diver

Scotland’s National Aquarium

Deep Sea World is a market leader visitor attraction and Scotland’s gem based in North Queensferry.  Our Aquarium hosts the largest temperate marine display in the UK through its underwater walkthrough tunnel.  Other displays include tropical marine, freshwater, reptiles, amphibians and marine mammals.

Aquarist / Diver

The responsibility of the Aquarist/Diver will be varied, challenging, but extremely rewarding.  A hands on approach is required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry. 

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing all Deep Sea World’s displays and exhibits, along with promoting public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity. 

In addition to this you will also maintain, clean, tidy and safe standards of all plant rooms; tool rooms, laboratories and quarantine facilities. 

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with the visitors as you will be responsible for promoting and participating in public presentations and education sessions, as well as conversing with our visitors whilst carrying out your daily duties around the aquarium. 

The role requires you to take members of the public into our main tank (as part of our dive experience package), and to carry out shows and maintenance dives. It is desirable, but not essential, that you are qualified to PADI Divemaster or equivalent and hold an in date dive medical.  Dive specific training can be undertaken if not already at this level.

This is a full time post working on a rota’d basis which includes regular weekends and bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour’s emergencies.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to: Chris Smith, Zoological Manager, Deep Sea World, Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR.  Or email at: recruitment@deepseaworld.co.uk  Your application letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements.  Please include your salary expectations.

Deep Sea World is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The Company does not contribute towards any relocation costs to the area. You must have or be able to get a valid work permit for the UK to be considered for this position.

Closing Date: Friday, 14^th June 2013

We do recognize the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application; consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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Part Time Diver

Scotland’s National Aquarium

Deep SeaWorld is a market leader visitor attraction and Scotland’s National Aquarium, based in North Queensferry, and operated by Deep Sea Leisure PLC.

Part Time Diver

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Diver to be part of this successful team - offering both the freedom to develop and valuable operational experience.   

 Post requirements:

·                     PADI Divemaster or equivalent

·                     An up to date HSE medical and logbook

·                     HSE First Aid at Work certificate or equivalent

·                     Oxygen provider certificate

·                     Experience in resort diving operations

·                     Good customer service skills

The post is Part Time, with weekend shifts on a rota’d basis. 

Please submit your CV and covering letter to: Tina Aydon, Deep Sea World, North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR, or email: recruitment@deepseaworld.co.ukstating PART-TIME DIVER in the subject line.

Deep Sea World is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The successful applicants will be required to apply for a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.  Further details can be found at www.crb.gov.uk

The Company will not contribute towards any relocation costs to the area, or costs incurred during the interview process. You must have or be able to get a valid work permit for the UK to be considered for this position.

Closing Date:  Monday 25^th June 2012

We do recognize the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application; consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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Aquarist

Scotland’s National Aquarium


Deep Sea World is a market leader visitor attraction and Scotland’s gem based in North Queensferry. Our Aquarium hosts the largest temperate marine display in the UK through its underwater walkthrough tunnel. Other displays include tropical marine, freshwater, reptiles, amphibians and marine mammals.

Aquarist

Salary: £12,646.40 - £13,300 depending on experience

The responsibility of the Aquarist/Diver will be varied, challenging, but extremely rewarding. A hands on approach is required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing all Deep Sea World’s displays and exhibits, along with promoting public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity.

In addition to this you will also maintain, clean, tidy and safe standards of all plant rooms; tool rooms, laboratories and quarantine facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with the visitors as you will be responsible for promoting and participating in public presentations and education sessions, as well as conversing with our visitors whilst carrying out your daily duties around the aquarium.

The role requires you to take members of the public into our main tank (as part of our dive experience package), and to carry out shows and maintenance dives. It is desirable, but not essential, that you are qualified to PADI Divemaster or equivalent and hold an in date dive medical. Dive specific training can be undertaken if not already at this level.

This is a full time post working on a rota’d basis which includes regular weekends and bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour’s emergencies.



Please submit your CV and covering letter to: Chris Smith, Zoological Manager, Deep Sea World, Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR. Or email at: recruitment@deepseaworld.co.uk  Your application letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements. Please include your salary expectations.



Deep Sea World is an Equal Opportunities Employer: http://www.deepseaworld.co.uk/



The successful applicants will be required to apply for a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Further details can be found at http://www.crb.gov.uk/
The Company will not contribute towards any relocation costs to the area, or costs incurred during the interview process. You must have or be able to get a valid work permit for the UK to be considered for this position.

Closing Date: 11th May 2012



We do recognize the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application; consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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Deep Sea World seeks Aquarist/Diver

Deep Sea World seeks Aquarist/Diver

£12.7 - £13 k CIRCA

Deep Sea World is a market leader visitor attraction and Scotland’s gem based in North Queensferry. Our Aquarium hosts the largest temperate marine display in the UK through its underwater walkthrough tunnel. Other displays include tropical marine, freshwater, reptiles, amphibians and marine mammals.

The responsibility of the Aquarist/Diver will be varied, challenging, but extremely rewarding. A hands on approach is required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing all Deep Sea World’s displays and exhibits, along with promoting public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity.

In addition to this you will also maintain, clean, tidy and safe standards of all plant rooms; tool rooms, laboratories and quarantine facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with the visitors as you will be responsible for promoting and participating in public presentations and education sessions, as well as conversing with our visitors whilst carrying out your daily duties around the aquarium.

The role requires you to take members of the public into our main tank (as part of our dive experience package), and to carry out shows and maintenance dives, it is essential that you are qualified to PADI Divemaster or equivalent and hold an in date dive medical.

This is a full time post working on a rota’d basis which includes regular weekends and bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour’s emergencies.

Aspro Ocio is a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters based in Madrid. Aspro owns and operates over 40 leisure attractions across Europe.

Here in the UK Aspro owns and operates Blue Planet Aquarium, Deep Sea World, Bristol Aquarium, 4 Blue Reef Aquariums, Smugglers Adventure and Oakwood Theme Park.

If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to Chris Smith, Zoological Manager, Deep Sea World, Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR. Or email us at: recruitment@deepseaworld.co.uk Your application letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements. Please include your salary expectations.

Deep Sea World is committed to Equal Opportunities: http://www.deepseaworld.co.uk/

Closing Date: 20th January 2012

We do recognize the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application; consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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Deep Sea World seeks Aquarist/Diver

Deep Sea World seeks Aquarist/Diver

Deep Sea World is a market leader visitor attraction and Scotland’s gem based in North Queensferry. Our Aquarium hosts the largest temperate marine display in the UK through its underwater walkthrough tunnel. Other displays include tropical marine, freshwater, reptiles, amphibians and marine mammals.

The responsibility of the Aquarist/Diver will be varied, challenging, but extremely rewarding. A hands on approach is required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing all Deep Sea World’s displays and exhibits, along with promoting public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity.

In addition to this you will also maintain, clean, tidy and safe standards of all plant rooms; tool rooms, laboratories and quarantine facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with the visitors as you will be responsible for promoting and participating in public presentations and education sessions, as well as conversing with our visitors whilst carrying out your daily duties around the aquarium.

The role requires you to take members of the public into our main tank (as part of our dive experience package), and to carry out shows and maintenance dives, it is essential that you are qualified to PADI Divemaster or equivalent and hold an in date dive medical.

This is a full time post working on a rota’d basis which includes regular weekends and bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour’s emergencies.

Aspro Ocio is a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters based in Madrid. Aspro owns and operates over 40 leisure attractions across Europe.

Here in the UK Aspro owns and operates Blue Planet Aquarium, Deep Sea World, Bristol Aquarium, 4 Blue Reef Aquariums, Smugglers Adventure and Oakwood Theme Park.

If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to Chris Smith, Zoological Manager, Deep Sea World, Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR.
Or email us at: recruitment@deepseaworld.co.uk Your application letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements. Please include your salary expectations.

Deep Sea World is committed to Equal Opportunities: http://www.deepseaworld.co.uk/

Closing Date: 16th December 2011

We do recognize the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application; consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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