We are looking for an Apprentice Dog Grooming Assistant to join our team at D-O-G Grooming Studio.
D-O-G Grooming Studio is an award winning, well established dog grooming salon and a dog grooming training school. Our 3 salons are located in South West London: Wandsworth Common, Battersea and Wimbledon Park. For more information on D-O-G Grooming Studio please visit our website www.doggroomingstudio.net
The ideal candidate would need to live fairly close and within reasonable commute to either of our 3 salons.
This is a full time position (40 hours per week) on 16 months contract, working 5 days a week including Saturdays.
Duties will include:
- Bathing and drying dogs, preparing them for grooming
- Brushing and de-matting dogs
- Supporting the groomers with handling dogs
- Daily cleaning duties and keeping the salons tidy
- Cleaning equipment
- Reception duties; answering the phone, dealing with appointments
About you:
- Experience with handling dogs
- Strong communication skills
- Hold Maths and English GCSE/Functional Skills Qualifications
The Apprenticeship:
- Upon successful completion of required assignments, at the end of your apprenticeship you will gain iPET Level 2 qualifications in dog grooming
- During your apprenticeship you will be allocated a tutor and have regular check ins
- Ongoing practical training - learning to groom a variety of dogs
- There will be an opportunity for a full time employment at the end of your apprenticeship
- National minimum apprentice wage of £7.55 per hour
- 20 days holidays plus bank holiday
Please apply with CV and Covering Letter.
Please do not apply for this role if you have previously applied for any other positions at D-O-G.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £12.74 per hour
Expected hours: 7.55 per week
Work Location: In person