Position Overview & Specifications

We are a family run business in a Boarding Kennels and Cattery establishment. We have been running the Business for 11 years. The business operates all year round. We have a high standard of cleanliness and treat every animal like our own.

We are recruiting for an apprentice kennel hand.

Duties will include but not limited to:

Cleaning kennels and cat chalets to a high standard
Changing cat and dog bedding
Providing water and food to the animals in your care
Poo picking
Washing
Sweeping
Bathing and brushing dogs and cats
Dealing with clients when required

Desired skills and qualities

Previous experience with dogs required. Details to be shown on application
Calm in difficult situations
Any experience with handling difficult dogs and cats would be an advantage
Good customer service skills and can work as a team
Punctual
Polite

Desired qualifications

GCSE grade 5/C+ or above in English and maths, or equivalent desired but not required
Applicant must not already hold a level 2 or higher in animal care as this will affect eligibility for this course.

Future prospects

Progression into full time employment if opportunity should arise.

Training

Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Apprenticeship Standard.
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Things to consider

Working in this industry can be hard work but it is also very rewarding, so you must be ready to get stuck in.
KEITS reserves the right to close this vacancy early should the need arise.

Please see all our apprenticeship vacancies at www.keits.co.uk

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £5.28 per hour

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