Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Assisting with the care and exercise of dogs staying in our kennels. This will include walking, feeding etc. as well as cleaning and general maintenance of the kennels. Dealing with owners during pick up and drop offs.
Applicants must have a love for all dogs and be capable at handling all different breeds and temperaments. They should be trustworthy and reliable. Able to work to a time schedule and show common sense.
Experience with dogs would be a bonus but all training will be provided.
We are looking for 2 people for this role to cover the following shifts on a rota basis, one at around 20-25hours a week and one around 12-16hours a week.
Mon - All day, Tues - Afternoon, Wednesday - Afternoon, Thursday - Afternoon, Friday - All day, Weekends - All day both days on a 1 weekend on, 1 weekend off basis. For all day shift- start time is usually around 10am and finish around 5.30pm with an hour for lunch, Afternoon shifts usually start around 2pm and finish around 5.30pm. However hours do vary depending on how busy we are and hold ups do sometimes happen so applicants should be flexible as well as available to work extra hours for holiday cover.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £7.00-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buckie: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 01/04/2023
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
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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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