Job Description
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
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Essex, CM8 1EB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: animal care apprentices x 3 essex