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Kennel Assistant - job post

Confidential
Ruddington NG11
£14.00 - £15.50 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £14.00 - £15.50 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Ruddington NG11

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Job Overview
We are currently seeking experienced and capable Dog Handlers/Kennel Assistants to join our team.

This role is 40 hours per week over a 5 day working pattern:

One Role Working - Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Second Role Working - Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Please note: you must have experience working with dogs in a professional capacity in order to be considered for this job. We are not able to consider applicants who haven't worked in a kennel environment in the last 3 years.

Seeking Strong and Capable Individuals for Dog Handler RoleAre you physically resilient and adept at handling demanding tasks? If you possess the strength and determination needed to thrive in an outdoor manual job, as well as experience working with dogs in a kennel environment, this could be just the opportunity you're looking for!

Position: Dog Handler/Kennel Assistant

Location: Ruddington, Nottingham

About Us: We are an established animal care facility committed to ensuring the welfare of our animals and maintaining a hygienic, safe environment. We're searching for candidates who align with our dedication to animal care excellence. Ours is a large facility with a high volume workload. Please only apply for this role if you want to be challenged by a physically demanding job.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a dog handler, you'll play a pivotal role in caring for our dogs.

Your daily duties will include:

  • Exercising dogs
  • Feeding and distributing medication
  • Cleaning out and disinfecting kennels throughout the day
  • Monitoring the health and wellbeing of the dogs in your care
  • Working with the team to ensure handovers are completed at the start and end of each day
  • Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and your colleagues
  • Completing related administration and paperwork as required
  • Driving company vehicles

Skills and Experience Required:

In order to be considered for this role, you must have the following skills and / or experience:

  • Experience of working with dogs in a kennel environment (looking after your own pets does not qualify). Minimum 1 year kennel experience
  • A full UK driving license and your own vehicle (we are not reachable by public transport).
  • Ability to drive company vehicles transporting dogs to vets, appointments etc.
  • Physical strength to handle dogs of varying sizes and temperaments
  • An animal care or related qualification is advantageous, but not essential for people with relevant and recent experience
  • As a company we are expanding and there is opportunity for roles in our other facilities throughout the UK. We are looking for people who want a longstanding career with animals, not just a temporary position.

Pay: £14.00-£15.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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