Kennel Hand
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a vacancy for a kennel hand to work in our busy boarding kennels and cattery situated in Thorrington, just outside Colchester.
Working as part of a friendly team, you will be responsible for providing a high standard of care to the dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, chickens, parrots and other small animals who board with us. At peak times you will be working as part of a team caring for around 100 animals.
Standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, 07:30-16:30 including alternate weekends.
- It is essential that you are currently studying for or have achieved Animal Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience of animal care in a commercial or charitable setting, but full training will be given.
PLEASE NOTE: The work in the kennels is physically demanding and at busy times can be quite pressured.
Due to the rural location of the kennels, your own transport is essential as public transport options are limited.
For further information, please send a copy of your CV along with a short introduction via Indeed, we will respond once we have reviewed your application.
Please don't email us direct, only applications sent via Indeed.co.uk will be considered, direct applications will be ignored.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Volunteer
Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application question(s):
- We are in a rural location, so public transport options are limited, especially around our shift timings of 07:30 and 16:30. How would you be travelling to work?
- Availability to work weekends is essential as part of a shared rota. You would be expected to work alternate weekends as part of this role. Are you able to work weekends?
- Have you passed or are you currently studying for the Animal Care Level 3 qualification?
Work Location: One location
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 Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cat Hotel'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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