Rapidly growing Outback Dog Walking are a dog walking business that require the help of another team member to keep up with business demand.
We operate across Balsall Common, Kenilworth, Warwick and Leamington Spa.
We provide 1 hour countryside group dog walks, with a collection and drop off service. This role requires driving to the customers homes, collecting their dogs, driving to a safe private walking destination (info will all be provided), 1 hour dog walk and then finally drop the dogs home.
Responsibilities
- This is a self employed role, candidate will required to be registered already as self employed
- Working hours vary between 0815 AM and 1630 PM Mon-Fri
- Working hours are currently 8 - 25 hours per week. Our business is growing and we anticipate that hours will. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work additional hours (upon discussion and agreement) up to a maximum of 25 hours per week (roughly 5 hours a day Mon-Fri).
- This role requires solo supervision of multiple dogs at one time, so candidates will be comfortable in managing a number of dogs in a group environment
- Van provided, insurance and fuel paid for
- All dog walking equipment provided
- The successful candidate will be an animal lover with a responsible nature who is comfortable with lone working, happy to be outside be in all weathers and is a confident driver (as a lot of driving is required to collect and drop off the dogs)
- Candidates must hold a clean DBS Certificate, a full UK clean manual driving licence and be willing to gain a Canine First Aid Certificate (first aid certificate costs will be met by the business)
- Previous experience with animal care or veterinary assistance is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of dog behaviour and needs
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients
- Physical fitness to handle active dogs and perform heavy lifting when necessary (e.g., lifting large or heavy dogs)
- A genuine love for animals and a responsible attitude towards their safety and wellbeing
Please attach a cover letter with your application with details of why you meet the requirements of the role - you can expect to hear back from us within 2 working days.
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Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Live within a 30 min drive of Kenilworth?
Experience:
- animal handling (either professional or personal): 2 years (preferred)
Language:
- and write fluent English? (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK CLEAN MANUAL driving licence held for at least 5 years? (required)
Work Location: In person
