Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kennels Assistant required, immediate start for right candidate. Must be used to Dogs & Cats, preferably a pet owner. Some mornings and afternoons required, be better if you can do both types. Needs an English Speaker as we don`t speak anything else and most of the customers will converse in English. Must be a good timekeeper as Routines must start on time and not waiting for staff to arrive late. Morning Shifts are 5hrs from 07.30 , or Afternoons 5hrs from 13.30. Wages based on age rated defined by GOV. Casual ,tidy dress is required as dogs may jump up, raincoat and wellies for wet weather. Not a good Bus route so own transport prob necessary. Duties include releasing dogs onto grass areas, cleaning out kennels, poo-picking areas (with equipment), washing up bowls, placing pets in kennels, assisting feeding, Vacuuming dog mats and some other minor tasks. Not rocket science, but needs someone who is kind, sensible, punctual, easy going, willing to learn our routines safely. We are a Family and treat Staff like a friend, and expect the same back. I deal candidate will live within 15 mile radius of us as many candidates find the fuel costs too much from further afar for part time hrs.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £7.45-£10.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Foggathorpe, YO8 6PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Kennels Assistant
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 Three Acres Boarding Kennels & Cattery'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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