Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An excellent opportunity to work in a luxury dog kennels (more of a dog hotel).
Applicants must be 18 yrs or over and have own transport as there are no nearby bus services.
Only those with a genuine affection for dogs should apply.
The job involves walking the dogs, cleaning their rooms, feeding, general daily welfare and making sure they are happy and comfortable.
You will also be welcoming customers so an outgoing and friendly personality is essential.
This is a permanent position so please do not apply if you are only wanting a summer job. We are looking to hire straight away.
Please provide a short cover note stating approximately where you live and any relevant experience with dogs you may have and whether you have your own independent transport or not.
The shifts available are:
Saturday 07:30am until 1:30pm.
Sunday 07:30am until 2pm and 4pm until 10pm.
Tuesday 07:30am until 1:30pm and 4:30pm until 10pm.
Thursday 4:30pm until 10pm.
Friday 07:30am until 1:30pm.
Please state which shifts you are interested in.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £9.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kennel Assistant roles across Top Dog luxury kennels'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 £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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