Dog Grooming Assistant Stylist Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a new Dog Grooming Apprentice to join our team. We are passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on our quality, we are looking for a friendly team player, who is willing to learn, and has a love for dogs.
The successful apprentice’s job role will include, but is not limited to:
- Welcoming clients and their dogs into the salon
- Updating customer records and taking bookings
- Bathing
- Drying
- Nail Trimming
- De-shedding
- Additional treatments
- Prepping dogs for styling
- Customer service
- Cleaning and maintenance of the salon and equipment
Once competent, the successful applicant will progress to basic clipping and styling work.
Desired Skills & Qualities
- Able to work well as a team
- Good communication skills
- Hard-working
- Willingness to learn
- Passion for dogs
- Work to a high standard
- Have basic IT skills
Desired Qualifications
- GCSEs in English & Maths are desired
- Applicants MUST NOT already hold a grooming qualification at level 2 or higher to be eligible
Future Prospects
- Full time dog groomer
- Dog Stylist
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 Grooming Apprenticeship Standard.
- 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
Things to Consider
- Easily accessible via public transport with free parking at the place of employment
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
- Due to the popularity of these apprenticeships you may not hear from the employer until after the closing date or if unsuccessful.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: From £5.28 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Dog Grooming Assistant Stylist 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 Grooming Assistant Stylist 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 £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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