Kennel Hand
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Kennel Hand to join our expanding business. The role involves providing care to cats and dogs who are day boarding and overnight boarding with Hawthorn Boarding Kennels and Cattery. The role includes cleaning, walking, feeding and carrying out daily health checks. You will also deal with customers, use our booking system and answer phone calls for bookings and custoemrs checking on their pets.
People trust us to look after their beloved pets, so you need to provide the same care as you would if it was your own pet. You must abide by the Animal Welfare regulations at all times.
It is an initial 6 month zero hour contract, as our work is mainly seasonal i.e. when people go on holiday there is no guaranteed hours and can fluctuate week to week, we estimate around 15-25 hours per week.
Must be able to handle and walk strong and challenging dogs and interactive with both cats and dogs.
Must be available to start work immediately and able to work weekends, bank holidays and week days starting at 8am. With being in a remote area you must have access to travel to get here for 8am.
Please only apply if you have a genuine interesting in working with animals. We will invite a selection to complete trial shifts, please only apply and accept trial shifts if you are interested and will turn up, over 75% of our previous applications didn't show up for the trial shifts.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £7.49-£10.48 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
None
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KENNELHAND.04.2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kennel Hand roles across Hawthorn Boarding Kennels and Cattery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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