pet trainer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kopek Security & Facilities Ltd is a national provider of manned and canine assisted security services. We as a company, consistently strive to deliver a high standard of service.
We are ACS approved and ERS Silver Award Winners with the Armed Forces Covenant. Due to expansion we are looking to recruit full and part time dog handlers to join our existing canine section.
Preferred applicants will be encouraged to maintain/work towards a high level of proficiency along with their canine teammate through regular training and improvements.
Differing levels of experience and ability considered, mentoring and training is available.
A high level of animal welfare and care will always be expected!
Kopek Security Ltd are an equal opportunities employer with a solid diversity policy that we are proud of and proactively promote.
Description
All handlers will be required to ensure the security of our client’s premises while adhering to the site safety rules and regulations. The handler will be required to be compliant to the British Standards, random dog patrols of the site and any other specific duties to be advised in the assignment instructions.
Hours of Work
Days/Nights and Weekends
Rates of Pay
£12/hr to £24 Bank Holidays PAYE £15/hr to £30/hr Bank Holidays - Self Employed and Limited Companies Petrol allowance for a return journey and accommodation may be provided if you're travelling more than 50 miles one way.
Benefits
* Double Pay on Bank Holidays
* Full welfare facilities
* Welfare checks conducted by qualified instructors
* Mentoring programme
* Smartphone app (rota, book on/off, distress button, incident reporting etc)
* Access to 24 hr control room
Handler Requirements
To apply, applicants are required to have:
* Work ethics, the right attitude and be a team player
* Genuine understanding of their canine partners needs/welfare
* A good level of written and verbal English
* A valid frontline SIA badge
* Minimum level 2 team certificate (NASDU, NTIPDU or BIPDT)
* Continuation training (CT) records
* A suitable dog of guarding breed
* Compliant dog cages with escape hatches (must provide photographic evidence)
* Vehicles must be visible with livery Vehicle must be unbranded (no company livery)
* Warning triangles on all exits
* Public Liability Insurance
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Professional, presentable with excellent communication skills
* Smart black uniform & boots with clean hi-vis/tactical vest
(yellow/black dependent on site)
Tasks
* Diester points check patrols
* Patrolling Boundaries
* Working as a Team of 6 Handlers throughout the site.
All applicants will be screened and vetted to BS 8517 and BS 7858 and provide a 5yr checkable work history within 30days Must be able to complete CSC form for the Home office.
Kopek Security & Facilities Ltd are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15.00-£30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- security: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA licence (required)
- NSDU Level 2 or equivalent (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for pet trainer roles across Kopek Security LTD'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 .
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 £30 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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