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Dog Handler/Van Driver
| Posting date: | 05 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Pay: £11.44-£12.02 per hour plus tips and performance bonus |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2024 |
| Location: | TN35 5DT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Fairy Tails K9 Centre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Dog Handler/Van Driver
Company Description
At the Fairy Tails Doggy school, we offer K9 socialisation, dog care and 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
Keeping the workplace clean and hygienic (disease prevention)
Helping to assist co-workers with any daily tasks
Van Driving - This will include:
Driving a large transit van, to pick up dogs in the morning
Dog Walking - This will include:
Taking the daycare dogs on walks close to our centre (Hastings countryside area)
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 (25 hours per week)
You must be available to work the above hours/days. You must also be available and willing to work overtime to suit the needs of the business.
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 be willing to learn how to drive large 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 10th July 2024, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful this time. We will only contact successful candidates for the interview stage.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44-£12.02 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability (rarely required)
Supplemental pay types:
Performance bonus
Tips
Application question(s):
Before submitting your application - can you confirm you have read the job description in full and understand the job requirements?
Do you have experience driving vans? If so, how many years?
Please can you confirm you have a clean driving license (no penalty points)
Do you confirm you live within Hastings/St Leonards?
Please confirm you are able to work Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 12:30, and that you're willing to work overtime when required?
Experience:
Driving: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Company Description
At the Fairy Tails Doggy school, we offer K9 socialisation, dog care and 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
Keeping the workplace clean and hygienic (disease prevention)
Helping to assist co-workers with any daily tasks
Van Driving - This will include:
Driving a large transit van, to pick up dogs in the morning
Dog Walking - This will include:
Taking the daycare dogs on walks close to our centre (Hastings countryside area)
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 (25 hours per week)
You must be available to work the above hours/days. You must also be available and willing to work overtime to suit the needs of the business.
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 be willing to learn how to drive large 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 10th July 2024, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful this time. We will only contact successful candidates for the interview stage.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44-£12.02 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability (rarely required)
Supplemental pay types:
Performance bonus
Tips
Application question(s):
Before submitting your application - can you confirm you have read the job description in full and understand the job requirements?
Do you have experience driving vans? If so, how many years?
Please can you confirm you have a clean driving license (no penalty points)
Do you confirm you live within Hastings/St Leonards?
Please confirm you are able to work Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 12:30, and that you're willing to work overtime when required?
Experience:
Driving: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person