An exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dog Grooming Assistant at D-O-G Grooming Studio. D-O-G Grooming Studio is an award winning, well established dog grooming salon and a dog grooming training school. Our 3 salons are located in South West London: Wandsworth Common, Battersea and Wimbledon Park. For more information on D-O-G Grooming Studio please visit our website www.doggroomingstudio.net

You will need to have a keen interest in dogs, excellent customer service skills, be a great team player, however you will also need to be able to work independently and be responsible for your own work.

This is a full time position (40 hours per week) on 16 months contract, working 5 days a week including Saturdays.

Duties will include:

Bathing and drying dogs, preparing them for grooming
Brushing and de-matting dogs
Supporting the groomers with handling dogs
Daily cleaning duties and keeping the salons tidy
Cleaning equipment
Reception duties; answering the phone, dealing with appointments

About you:

Experience with handling dogs
Strong communication skills
Hold Maths and English GCSE/Functional Skills Qualifications

The Apprenticeship:

Upon successful completion of required assignments, at the end of your apprenticeship you will gain iPET Level 2 qualifications in dog grooming
During your apprenticeship you will be allocated a tutor and have regular check ins
Ongoing practical training - learning to groom a variety of dogs
There will be an opportunity for a full time employment at the end of your apprenticeship
National minimum apprentice wage of £6.40 per hour raising to £7.55 per hour in April 2025
20 days holidays plus bank holiday

Please apply with CV and Covering Letter

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £6.40 per hour

Additional pay:

Tips

Work Location: In person

D-O-G Grooming Studio

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