Dog Grooming Assistant Apprentice (Wagnificent Groomers)
| Posting date: | 18 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | Essex CM15 8LB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KEITS Training Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Dog Grooming Assistant Apprentice (Wagnificent Groomers) 18.1.26 |
Summary
Wagnificent is a busy dog grooming salon that services of dog grooming, bathing, teeth cleaning and nail clipping to customers. Clients come into the shop and bookings can be taken over phone or on our website. We deal with a large variety of dogs, differing sizes shapes and styles. We have previously trained two apprentices within the salon.
A fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team to train to become a qualified dog groomer.
Duties will include, but not limited to;
Answering telephone calls and working with the booking software to arrange appointments
Bathing dogs and learning drying technics
Brushing and preparing dogs for the grooming process
Keeping clean bath, and towels daily
Nail clipping & ear cleaning
Learning about health and wellbeing of dogs
Building towards styling and grooming
Desired Skills and Qualities
Candidate must be hard working, and have a passion and desire to succeed
They must be punctual and available to work to the best of their ability
They must have a keenness to learn about all aspects of dogs, from breeds to behaviours
An ability of social skills needed to answer phones and talk to customers – doing this in a polite and professional manner
Qualifications
Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 in Dog Grooming
GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are desired
Future Prospects
Once you are qualified there may be the option of a full time permanent job at the salon.
Dog groomer
Training
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship Standard.
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
Things to consider
KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
A fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team to train to become a qualified dog groomer.
Duties will include, but not limited to;
Answering telephone calls and working with the booking software to arrange appointments
Bathing dogs and learning drying technics
Brushing and preparing dogs for the grooming process
Keeping clean bath, and towels daily
Nail clipping & ear cleaning
Learning about health and wellbeing of dogs
Building towards styling and grooming
Desired Skills and Qualities
Candidate must be hard working, and have a passion and desire to succeed
They must be punctual and available to work to the best of their ability
They must have a keenness to learn about all aspects of dogs, from breeds to behaviours
An ability of social skills needed to answer phones and talk to customers – doing this in a polite and professional manner
Qualifications
Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 in Dog Grooming
GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English are desired
Future Prospects
Once you are qualified there may be the option of a full time permanent job at the salon.
Dog groomer
Training
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship Standard.
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship
Things to consider
KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.