Dog Handler/Team Member

Dog Handler/Team Member

Company Description

At the Fairy Tails Doggy school, we offer K9 socialisation, dog care, enrichment activities along with learning and development as part of an ever growing team. The Fairy Tails has grown substantially in size and business and therefore you will be at the forefront of our growth strategy.

Job Description

This is a multi-skilled role in which you will be doing the following:

Dog Handling - This will include:

• Interacting with/handling dogs in a safe manor, as well as looking after dogs safety
• Feeding dogs at lunch time
• Taking dogs for walks
• Keeping the workplace clean and hygienic (disease prevention)
• Helping to assist co-workers with any daily tasks
• Bathing and drying dogs (when required in our grooming salon)

Van Driving - This will include:

• Driving a transit van/combo van, to pick up and drop off dogs

Dog Training - This will include:

• Working alongside our dog trainers to assist with dog training
• Communicating with customers and giving feedback on training

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 (25 hours per week)

You MUST be available to work the hours/days of the position you are applying for.

JOB CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS (please read)

What we are looking for

You will have strong work ethics, with a desire to work as part of a team.

All required training and support will be provided to you.

You will be given training in animal welfare legislation.

You will be focused on giving excellent client care, by communicating clearly with customers.

You will have a friendly personality and smart appearance, and the desire to deliver first-class customer service.

Working with dogs is labour intensive and will require physically demanding tasks.

We expect our staff to be hardworking, high level of work ethic, trustworthy and have great communication skills.

Benefits in return

Quarterly wage reviews with appraisals

Pension scheme

28 days of paid annual leave

You MUST have * A valid UK Driving License * (3 years minimum driving experience is required).

You MUST live locally (within Hastings/St Leonards).

You must be willing to learn how to drive transit vans for transportation of dogs. You must also be willing to drive these.

You must have a right to work in UK and a clean criminal history.

Training and Company uniforms will be provided.

Before submitting your interest in this job, please ensure you are willing to do manual handling and labour intensive work as well as provide evidence of a clean driving license that is a driving license with no penalty points.

In return, we will provide all the support we know you need to do your work on time and stress-free. You will also be able to go on fully-funded dog training or behaviour courses after completing your probationary period.

If you do not hear from us by 25th June 2023, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful this time. We will only contact successful candidates for the interview stage.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.92-£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Application question(s):

• Before submitting your application - can you confirm you have read the job description in full and understand the job requirements?
• Please confirm you are able to work Monday - Friday, within the shift hours you are applying for

Experience:

• Driving: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person