Pet Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duties will include:
- Assisting in the smooth running of the department as instructed with diligence, discipline and trust.
- Ensuring all measures are put in place and followed to minimise theft as instructed.
- Delivering results as instructed.
- Identifying and reporting all issues relating to stock or the team quickly and efficiently.
- Dealing with all colleagues & customers in a knowledgeable, respectful and attentive fashion.
- Identifying opportunities to improve sales with good value, high quality, consistent and unique products..
- Identifying and reporting maintenance issues in your department
- Identify and reporting H,S&E issues
- Be aware of and implement all CITES requirements as instructed
- Organising and managing stock relevant to your department
- Contributing to the smooth running of promotions or events
- Looking after Company Property including, but not limited to, machinery, equipment, retail stock and non-retail items for colleague use
- Empowering and developing yourself to your full potential with initiative and training
- Keeping the Manager/Supervisor informed of all relevant issues.
- Putting away deliveries and pricing new products
- Greeting and giving advice to all levels of customer from beginners through to experienced hobbyists
- Feeding ,cleaning and general maintenance of the Tropical fish, exotics (snakes, lizards, spiders etc) and Pet Care
- Maintaining a constant personal presence on the shop floor
- Ensuring stock levels are maintained and displays are tidy
- Daily care of the shop including cleaning and ensuring promotional materials are correct and up to date
- Stock rotation and managing of dates of products
Supporting other areas of the business when required
Benefits:
Staff discount throughout the store; including restaurant and Farmshop
Work life balance
Company Pension when applicable
Free parking on site
Up to £10.00 per hour
28 days holiday pro rata
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £10.00 per hour
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pet Care Assistant roles across Chessington Garden Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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