Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a 5 star luxury boarding kennels in the heart of the countryside. We run a team of hard working individuals and are looking to add to our success.
Duties include;
- Walking/exercising dogs of all shapes and sizes, in all weather conditions.
- Caring for dogs general health and well-being
- Recording information accurately
- Cleaning kennels to an extremely High standard, following a strict routine.
- General cleaning maintaining site hygiene standards.
Essential skills;
- Competent with the handling of all dogs
- Must have the ability to use own initiative
- Must be physically fit
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Comfortable working alone or in a fast paced team
Personal Qualities;
- Reliable and good timekeeper
- Flexible
- Hardworking and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Previous experience working with animals
Shifts/hours;
- 7 day rota issued weekly
- Must be available weekends and school holidays
- Split shifts, approximate working hours; 7.30am-10.30am and 2.30pm- 5.30pm
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 0-30 per week
Salary: £6.50-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: obk
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 Oaklands Boarding 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 £7 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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