DOG WALKER / CARER / DRIVERS MATE Bursledon, England
Job description
WE ARE A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LONG ESTABLISHED FAMILY RUN BUSINESS, WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL OUR DOGGIE GUESTS. A LARGE SELECTION OF DOGS USE OUR DAILY AND BOARDING SERVICES AND ARE VERY KEEN TO RETURN TIME AND TIME AGAIN!
Job description DOG WALKER / CARER/ DRIVER
Main purpose of job:
COLLECTING DOGS FOR THEIR DAILY EXERCISE / TIME OUT.
WALKING GROUPS OF DOGS ON & OFF LEAD AS INSTRUCTED.
POO PICKING
CLEANING VEHICLES
BEING ABLE TO WORK AS A PAIR, ALSO SOLO IF NEEDED.
Position reports to: OFFICE MANAGER IN FIRST INSTANCE
Location: HEAD OFFICE
Salary: £9.50 Main tasks of job:
1. BEING ABLE TO BE COMFORTABLE AROUND ALL DOGS, FRIENDLY & PLEASANT TO DOGGIE PARENTS 2. WALK DOGS ON & OFF LEADS IN DESIGNATED AREAS 3. ABLE TO FOLLOW A DAILY TIME SHEET 4. ENJOY ALL WEATHERS
5. TO KEEP VEHICLES CLEAN
6. HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES AROUND WORKPLACE & MESS ROOM
7. FOLLOW OUR COMPANY RULES
8. ANY OTHER REASONABLE TASKS ASKED BY MANAGEMENT
9. TO USE A SAT NAV
10. ATTEND WORK MEETINGS
11. A FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO WORKING HOURS 12.RELIABILITY& FLEXIBILITY IS A HUGE MUST 13. BE HAPPY TO WORK WITH ALL COLLEAGUES
Licences, registrations and qualifications:
FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENSE
DBS CHECKED, PET FIRST AID AN ADVANTAGE ( not a necessity)
The role needs to have many special qualities, not necessarily paper qualifications. The ESSENTIAL qualities would be a no fear, pack leader, firm but loving passionate doggie person.
This is a hard-working job that can be very messy and you are on the go all day.
You need to be able to work with a smile on your face and a be lover of the outdoors in all winds and weathers.
Your roll would mainly be working alongside your crewmate of the day but there could be parts of the day spent working alone. During your week you will rotate around vans, doggies & crewmates, sharing the driving and daily responsibilities of collecting and returning dogs for their daily fun and walks. This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.
The successful applicant needs to HAVE A GOOD WORK ETHIC, BE RELIABLE, HARD WORKING, RESPECTFUL, PUNCTUAL, HONEST, GOOD TEAM WORKER, you in return will be integrated into our family business as one of our team.
You will need to be able to interact with work mates, doggie parents, relay messages and answer questions as necessary. There will be poo picking and general chores to do during and after your plays / walks.
To the right doggie crazy person the job is very rewarding and you wont be short of new doggie friends . There will be occasions where you will be required to stand in for holiday cover, sick leave etc
Contract length: Initially 3 months probation for this (at present) temporary job with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract when this time span ends and if both parties are happy.
Expected start date: ASAP
Job Types: Temporary min 25 hour
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Job Types: Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our workers safe, we have gloves, anti bac and encourage the wearing of masks in enclosed spaces or when they feel necessary
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience of working with dogs?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
