Kennel Staff

3M resourcing are working with the local authority to recruit a Kennels / Transport Officer.

**Purpose**:
To ensure that all dogs at the Councils kennelling facility are properly cared for and in good health. This will include the cleansing of the kennels and other areas, provision of suitable food, water, bedding, exercise, veterinary care and sleeping considerations. This will include the transportation of dogs as required.

**General Accountabilities**:

- Plan, organise and deliver own work to provide effective support to the Dog Enforcement Team.
- For the effective and efficient management of all allocated resources in accordance with Best Value principles.
- To contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with key partners and service providers.

**Job Specific Accountabilities**:

- Transport dogs using the council vehicle.
- To ensure that all kennelled dogs are properly cared for and in good health.
- To maintain Kennel Facility and equipment in a clean, sanitary, hygienic and tidy condition at all times.
- To maintain clear and accurate records.
- Assist in emergencies concerning animals.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**:

- Experience of working in a kennel environment.
- Experience of enforcement work, issuing fines and advice where necessary.
- Experience of enforcement work (animal related).
- Experience in the handling of aggressive and dangerous dogs and associated risks. To be aware of the proper use of protective equipment and familiar with the use of such protective clothing and equipment as may be issued or recommended, seeking guidance from the line manager as required.
- Ability to work in a kennel environment that is extensive, physically arduous and undertaken outside in all weathers.

**Indicative Qualifications**:

- Animal Care level 1
- Kennel & Cattery Management
- Any other qualification relevant to the role,

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 1 month

**Salary**: £12.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person