Dog Groomer Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
A high end and unique grooming salon and dog boutique, a home from home for our four-legged friends. This is a fantastic opportunity for a trainee dog grooming to join our team and learn on the job. The goal is to progress to a stylist position.
This role will include:
- Preparing dogs to specification, ready to be groomed by the stylist, tasks include: bathing, drying, nail clipping and rough trimming
- Learning and following direction from a grooming trainer
- Assist in ensuring excellent salon presentation is maintained and high standards are kept through cleanliness, safety and good standards of housekeeping
- Hours are: 9.15am to 6pm with 30 min lunch, Tuesday to Saturday
Desired Skills & Personal Qualities:
- Experience working and handling dogs in a professional grooming environment, preferable
- Have experience working in a fast paced environment
- Have excellent communication skills as you will be dealing with doggy parents
- Must be enthusiastic, willing to learn and have a real passion for dogs(Please ensure you show examples of above in your application.
Desired Qualifications:
- Maths & English GCSE's
Training
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprenticeship
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Future Prospects:
- Great career progression opportunities as we continue to grow fast
Things to consider:
- Employee discounts and team outings
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £6.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Dog Grooming Apprentice
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 Dog Groomer Apprentice roles across KEITS Training Services Ltd'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 £6 - £6 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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