- Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
- Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
- Monitor animal care, maintenance, breeding, or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.
- Treat animal illnesses
Gamekeeper | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
Gamekeepers typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Gamekeeper you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 31,115 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Gamekeeper
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29,363 GBP
Average salary for full-time Gamekeeper
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31,115 GBP
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29,363 GBP
Salary over time for Gamekeeper
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30,804 GBP
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29,244 GBP
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26,900 GBP
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28,864 GBP
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31,115 GBP
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32,660 GBP
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Future outlook for Gamekeepers
Very good outlook
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Gamekeeper and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Gamekeeper. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Gamekeeper interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
