Kennel Hand
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Position Overview & Specifications
Looking for a full time kennel hand at a busy boarding and rescue kennels in Wakefield.
Previous experience with dogs is a must. Also would prefer someone with a animal care qualification. Must be confident around all sizes/ breeds/ natures of dogs. We have a lot of difficult/strong dogs so must be capable of dealing with them.
The main role will be dog walking with some kennel cleaning duties.
We are looking for a hard working individual who has a passion for animals.
A lot of outdoor duties are involved so must be able to work in all weathers.
Days to work are Thursday - Monday and we work split shifts so must have own transport. Full weekend cover is currently needed but in the future we could change days which would give the individual an opportunity to drop to just 1 weekend day.
Due to our busiest times been over the school holidays we cannot authorise any animal leave during this time so please bear this in mind when applying for the role.
Must be flexible and able to work weekends, bank holidays etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
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 Hand roles across Whitehall Dog rescue and 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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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