Kennel Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,610 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | LE15 8RL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 347754 |
Summary
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This post requires the ability to feed, groom, handle, and exercise dogs of various breeds, sizes and temperaments. This requires you to be responsible for your own health and safety and that of the animals you are providing care for. As such, previous experience working in this environment is desirable.
The successful candidate will be working outdoors and could be exercising the Military Working Dogs for up to 14 miles per day, in all seasons and weather conditions. Kennel Assistants should also be capable of assisting the veterinary team, which will involve the practice of restraint and manipulation of all breeds of canines. The role is physical in nature and can be completed as part of a team or by lone working.
Kennel Assistants are spilt across 3 teams (6 days on 3 off) which equates to an average 37 hours per
week; a likely shift pattern is:
07.30-16.30 Mon - Sat (Please note Friday finish at 16.00hrs)
07.30-16.30 Tue - Sun
07.30-16.30 Thu - Tue
This post requires the ability to feed, groom, handle, and exercise dogs of various breeds, sizes and temperaments. This requires you to be responsible for your own health and safety and that of the animals you are providing care for. As such, previous experience working in this environment is desirable.
The successful candidate will be working outdoors and could be exercising the Military Working Dogs for up to 14 miles per day, in all seasons and weather conditions. Kennel Assistants should also be capable of assisting the veterinary team, which will involve the practice of restraint and manipulation of all breeds of canines. The role is physical in nature and can be completed as part of a team or by lone working.
Kennel Assistants are spilt across 3 teams (6 days on 3 off) which equates to an average 37 hours per
week; a likely shift pattern is:
07.30-16.30 Mon - Sat (Please note Friday finish at 16.00hrs)
07.30-16.30 Tue - Sun
07.30-16.30 Thu - Tue