Kennel Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
As part of our small family gun dog business we are looking for an enthusiastic, active, self-motivated, resilient and diligent Kennel Assistant - needed immediately and prepared to hit the ground running!
You'd be working with our small and friendly team, looking after our private collection of gun dogs. Experience working in kennels and a keen interest in this environment is 100% required.
We also run a large breeding establishment therefore it is preferable that are knowledgeable and have experience in whelping litters with excellent husbandry skills.
Alongside all the standard cleaning duties, our team works in all weather conditions exercising and training dogs. A good level of general maintenance skills would be beneficial to help with various jobs and tasks within the buildings and on the grounds.
The package could include an on-site, one bedroom ground floor new and purpose built apartment. As you may know, when looking after animals there are no set hours with shifts and cover dependable on the business. Be prepared to work during the day/attend to our puppy litters throughout the night.
A brilliant opportunity for the right candidate with great perks and scope to really shape your future in this field.
If you've run a boarding kennel business before, please also get in touch.
To start ASAP, we look forward to hearing from you
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £400.00 per week
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 24/02/2023
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
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 Kennel Worker roles across Countryways Gundogs'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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