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dog care assistant /grounds person for summer months with prospect of full time employment.
Christies Retreat —Chertsey
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Maintenance
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dog care assistant /grounds person for summer months with prospect of full time employment.
Christies Retreat —Chertsey
Trustworthy, reliable, and respectful of a private home setting. Dog handling: 5 years (required). A caring, calm, and responsible approach to animals,…
Up to £30,000 a year
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dog care assistant /grounds person for summer months with prospect of full time employment.

Christies Retreat
Chertsey

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £30,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

Heavy lifting
Customer service
Veterinary experience
Maintenance
Gardening
Animal care
Animal welfare

Full job description

Live-In Grounds & Animal Care Assistant – Surrey Estate with 5-Star Dog Retreat

A unique opportunity has arisen for a capable, compassionate, and practically minded individual to join a small team on a beautiful 10-acre private estate in Surrey. The estate includes a luxury 5-star dog boarding facility in a converted barn, with two self-contained staff flats above. The owner — a retired Veterinary Surgeon — is stepping back from daily operations due to health reasons and is now seeking a third team member to live on-site and take on a key supporting role.

About the Role:

This is a live-in, hands-on position combining gardening and grounds maintenance with the daily care and wellbeing of dogs boarding at the Retreat. You will work alongside one other full-time staff member to ensure both the estate and dog care facilities are well-maintained and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Grounds & Estate Maintenance:

Regular upkeep of lawns, trees, hedging, borders, and pathways across the 10-acre property
Operating machinery: tractors, ride-on and push mowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, etc.
Pressure washing terraces and kennels, splitting/moving logs, basic maintenance tasks
Seasonal jobs including clearing leaves, basic repairs, and general estate duties

Dog Care:

Daily care and supervision of dogs boarding at the Retreat
Twice-daily walks across the estate. Also in the evenings to let dogs out and settled for the night.
Feeding, cleaning, and general welfare of all animals on-site
Observing and reporting any signs of distress or illness

Requirements:

Experience in grounds or estate maintenance, with confident use of outdoor equipment
A strong, hands-on work ethic and physical fitness for manual tasks
A caring, calm, and responsible approach to animals, particularly dogs
Ability to drive a tractor and other machinery (training can be provided)
Willingness to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings
Able to work independently and as part of a small, dedicated team
Trustworthy, reliable, and respectful of a private home setting

What’s Offered:

Live-in accommodation: Private flat above the dog retreat (suitable for one person)
Salary: Dependent on experience, hours, and flexibility
Working hours: To be discussed; flexibility is key, particularly around weekends/evenings
A long-term opportunity in a peaceful, rural setting with a close-knit and friendly team

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience in animal care and grounds maintenance, and your availability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Chertsey KT16 0DR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Gardening: 5 years (required)
dog handling: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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