Aquatics Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Thetford Garden Centre was founded in the town centre in 1982 by Jean & Paul Nixon. With no previous experience in retail or horticulture they managed to build up a thriving business.
Full Time - including alternate weekends.
We have a fantastic vacancy available for an Aquatics assistant to join our amazing team. If you have a taste for tropical, an enthusiasm for fish and a real can-do attitude this role could be for you.
Experience in keeping fish or working within the aquatics industry is essential to this role but all applications will be considered.
The role also extends to our pet department as well and candidates must have a passion and drive to learn in this area. Experience in this sector is desirable but not essential.
Main Duties will include:
- To maintain all systems within aquatics department including, cleaning of tanks, pumps and equipment for cold-water, tropical and pond
- To ensure the wellbeing of our livestock is the highest priority and that we are adhering to Norfolk Council licensing expectations.
- To identify any health issues immediately to the Line Manager and deal with them in a timely manner.
- To work closely with your other team members to continue to strategise and improve both the pets and aquatics department making our customer service second to none.
Hours of Work:
Monday & Tuesdays 8.45am - 5.30pm
Wednesdays 8.45am - 6pm
Friday - short week 8.45 - 6pm & long week 11am - 8pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thetford, IP24 2RL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Aquatics industry: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Aquatics Assistant roles across Thetford Garden Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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