Job description

Collect, exercise and care for customers’ dogs.

· Various positions available

· Walks during the day

· Monday to Sunday hours (Minimum two hours per day, optional extra walks)

· Permanent jobs only (no temporary or holiday jobs)

· Walking up to four dogs at a time maximum (we don't pack walk)

· Full training and insurance protection

Report to the branch manager and work with the dog walking team to provide a high-quality dog walking service.

Main duties

· Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes whilst ensuring the security of customers’ homes

· Transport dogs safely to and from their walks and homes in their own vehicle

· Understand special requests and specific conditions for each dog

· Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes at a time)

· Give each dog love and attention and treat the customer’s dogs as if they were their own

· Ensure each dog is getting plenty of exercise and a toilet break

· Ensure the safety of the dogs you are walking and anyone else around them

· Remove pet waste

· Take photos of the dogs for their owners and update them regularly

· Give fresh water, wipe paws and towel wet dogs down

· Ensure schedules are up to date each week

· Cover for team sickness/holiday

Requirements:

Candidates must be able to:

· Walk for a minimum of two hours a day

· Lift, exercise, handle and restrain dogs

· Submit for a police and reference check

· Look after dogs as if they are a member of the family

· Complete our online pet first aid course

· Carry out some shadow walks before taking the job

· Undergo training as required

· Use their car (insurance, tax and MOT required)

· Know their area and local dog walking spots

· Have a reliable mobile phone and internet access

· Write well and communicate clearly with clients and their manager

· Follow instructions

Training and development:

We Love Pets is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, both within the branch and via our online training portal (We Love Training).

We really value our team and as part of this commitment we ensure all staff:

· Receive a six-monthly appraisal along with regular one-to-ones

· Are provided with a personal performance plan to support their career development

· Have access to a wide range of training opportunities to help develop within their role

· Are enrolled on our PAWs skills-based reward system

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 - 20 per week

Salary: £5,460.00 per year

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you live in Ascot/Bracknell?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person