Dog Walker / Carer / Driver

WE ARE A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LONG ESTABLISHED FAMILY RUN BUSINESS, WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL OUR DOGGIE GUESTS. A LARGE SELECTION OF DOGS USE OUR DAILY, BOARDING SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES & THEY ARE VERY KEEN TO RETURN TIME AND TIME AGAIN!

Job descriptionDOG WALKER / CARER/ DRIVER

Main purpose of job:

COLLECTING DOGS FOR THEIR DAILY EXERCISE / TIME OUT/ ACTIVITIES
WALKING GROUPS OF DOGS ON & OFF LEAD AS INSTRUCTED. 1-1 WALKS WITH & WITHOUT BEHAVOURIAL ISSUES
POO PICKING
CLEANING VEHICLES
BEING ABLE TO WORK AS A PAIR, PART OF A TEAM ALSO SOLO IF NEEDED.

Position reports to: OFFICE MANAGER IN FIRST INSTANCE

Location: HEAD OFFICE

Salary: £10.42

Main tasks of job:

1. BEING ABLE TO BE COMFORTABLE AROUND ALL DOGS, FRIENDLY, PLEASANT, HONEST & RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE

2. WALK DOGS ON & OFF LEADS IN DESIGNATED AREAS

3. ABLE TO FOLLOW A DAILY TIME SHEET

4. ENJOY ALL WEATHERS

5. TO KEEP VEHICLES CLEAN

6. HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES AROUND WORKPLACE & MESS ROOM

7. FOLLOW OUR COMPANY RULES

8. ANY OTHER REASONABLE TASKS ASKED BY MANAGEMENT

9. TO USE A SAT NAV

10. ATTEND & PARTICIPATE IN WORK MEETINGS

11. A FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO WORKING HOURS

12.RELIABILITY & FLEXIBILITY IS A HUGE MUST

13. BE HAPPY TO WORK WITH ALL COLLEAGUES

14. A SMILEY FRIENDLY DEMENURE AROUND CLIENTS, DOGGIES & WORKPLACE

Licences, registrations and qualifications:
FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENSE
DBS CHECKED, PET FIRST AID AN ADVANTAGE ( not a necessity)

The role needs to have many special qualities, not necessarily paper qualifications. The ESSENTIAL qualities would be a no fear, pack leader, firm but loving passionate doggie person.
This is a hard-working job that can be very messy, and you are on the go all day. Both challenging & rewarding.
You need to be able to work with a smile on your face and a be lover of the outdoors in all winds and weathers.
Your roll would mainly be working alongside your crewmate of the day but there could be parts of the day spent working alone. During your week you will rotate around vans, doggies & crewmates, sharing the driving and daily responsibilities of collecting and returning dogs for their daily fun, walks & activities. This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.

The successful applicant needs to HAVE AN EXCELLENT WORK ETHIC, BE RELIABLE, HARD WORKING, EASY GOING, RESPECTFUL, PUNCTUAL, HONEST, GOOD TEAM WORKER, you in return will be integrated into our family business as one of our team.

You will need to be able to interact with work mates, doggie parents, relay messages and answer questions as necessary. There will be poo picking and general chores to do during and after your plays / walks.

To the right doggie crazy person the job is very rewarding and you wont be short of new doggie friends . There will be occasions where you will be required to stand in for holiday cover, sick leave etc

Contract length: Initially a 6 month TEMPORARY position with hopefully the possibility of moving to a permanent contract when this time span ends if both parties are happy.

Expected start date: ASAP

Job Types: Temporary min 15 hour, between the hours of 830am-5pm Tues - Thurs. May change if becomes a permanent position.

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you have any experience of either owning or working with dogs?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 18/03/2024