About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and hardworking dog lover to join our team as a full-time Junior Dog Groomer! This role would suit someone who is already comfortable completing full grooms independently and is looking to continue developing their technical grooming skills in a busy, supportive salon environment.
To apply for this full-time role you must have at least 1 solid year of experience in a grooming salon and a grooming qualification (for example City & Guilds Level 3 or ICMG).
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Confidently groom dogs of different breeds to a good standard (experience grooming cats would be a plus but is not essential)
- Complete 4 full simple grooms a day
- Monitor dogs for any signs of stress, discomfort, skin issues, matting or parasites, and report concerns to the owner.
- Have a strong understanding of dog behaviour, handle dogs positively and be accommodating and patient with anxious dogs and those with health conditions
- Deliver high standards of customer service and have excellent communication skills
- Provide a kind, calm and professional experience for every dog in our care.
- Keeping workplace tidy and presentable between grooms and at the end of shifts.
- Work well under pressure – we operate a busy salon and often have multiple dogs in a short space of time
- The drive and determination to work well as part of a busy team and under your own initiative.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have at least 1 year experience working as a dog groomer at a professional grooming salon.
- Be confident and comfortable around dogs of different sizes, breeds and temperaments.
- Have a calm, patient and caring approach.
- Be physically able to handle active dogs and work on your feet in a busy salon environment.
- Be reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
- Have good attention to detail, especially with cleaning and preparation.
- Be able to follow instructions carefully.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Care strongly about dog welfare and safety.
What We Offer
- Full training and support.
- Friendly and supportive grooming team.
- Staff discount.
- Bonus scheme.
- Company pension, where eligible.
- Annual leave entitlement.
- A busy, dog-focused working environment.
Schedule
- Full-time hours - 5 days (40-43 hours) a week
- Weekend and Bank Holiday availability is required.
- Exact working days to be discussed based on schedule.
Salary: £28,000/annum depending on skill and experience.
We have bonus schemes, training schemes and other staff perks such as discounts on luxury pet and grooming products in our retail store and in our café.
We will also provide training with the aim of assisting groomers to become master groomers.
Please see our website (https://lovemyhuman.co.uk) or Instagram (@love.my.human) if you’d like to learn more about us.
If you fit the above description and would be interested in the position, we would love to hear from you! Please forward your CV and cover letter to us and will be in touch with you to arrange an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SW3 5UH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please provide 2-3 suitable dates for an in-person interview.
Experience:
- dog grooming: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- Egyesült Királyság (required)
Work Location: In person
