Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
No More Kennels Luxury Dog Hotel in Penketh is looking for committed dog handlers to work on a self employed basis at their Warrington boarding and daycare facility.
The Role: -
Hourly welfare checks- Provision of adequate fresh food and water- Providing animals with environmental enrichment through play and exercise- Ensuring enclosures are cleaned in accordance with clear instructions and maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness- Providing animals with medicines as and when required- Providing love and cuddles for nervous dogs.
There is a lot of cleaning involved. It is imperative that you have extremely high standards as we pride ourselves on the cleanliness of the hotel.
*The Candidate: - Previous experience working with animals is essential- Previous experience working within a kennel environment desirable- Must be available to work weekends- Own vehicle desirable due to location. This is an active role therefore all candidates must be physically fit. As we are open 24 hours a day every day of the year you must be happy to work shifts, including night shifts. We do not close for Christmas and bank holidays.
PAY: NMW for hourly rate of pay. Pet Taxi paid as per quoted to the customer as are all other extra services including homeboarding.
Lots of ways to earn extra money as our customers like to add on extra services for their pets. These services are paid to you.
Job Type: Self Employed- work as many hours as you want.
Salary: NMW according to age for hours at the hotel.
Night shift handlers £11ph if you opt in to nights only (over 18 only)
Access to free 1-2-1 counselling 24/7 from spectrum life for all members of the team. Paid for by NMK.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £5.28-£11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Kennel A - NMK
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 Assistant roles across No More Kennels'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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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