Professional Dog Walker

4 weeks ago


Abingdon, United Kingdom Run Doggy Run Full time

**Now recruiting**

Run Doggy Run is now recruiting We are looking for a full time member of staff to become one of our professional dog walkers **This is very rare opportunity for a full-time contract including all of the benefits**

**Job Details**

**Pay**: Minimum wage / slightly more after training completed

**Hours**: Full time 37.5 hours a week contract. Normal working weeks are 35-40 hours.

**Bonuses**: Bonuses are available if willing to work some weekends and evenings to do things like pet sitting and home boarding

**Holiday**: Full 28 days year paid holiday

Roughly 9.15am - 9.30am to 4pm
- 5pm (but may differ slightly week to week).

You will be provided with 8-12 weeks full time training to begin with different members of the team.

Then we will provide you with a van and all the equipment you will need (you will not be required to use your own vehicle).

**The Position**

We are looking for a dog and outdoors lover The role will involve dog pickups, walking the dogs and drop offs. We usually walk in groups of friendly well trained dogs (mostly off lead) always in the countryside, fields, woodlands, lakes, meadows ect. We never do boring street walking So be ready to get muddy The role also includes visiting dogs, puppies, cats and other small furies in their own homes and tending to their needs. We operate in all weathers so you must be prepared to get wet and muddy. The job also includes quite a bit of driving as we cover a large area so be ready for a good portion of your normal days being spent in the van. However we don’t drive for long distances doing nothing You will be constantly jumping in and out of the van collecting and dropping off dogs and of coarse going on long hikes throughout the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside and, after the 15km a day that we usually walk, you will be glad to sit and have a nice rest while driving. Being a dog walker is a fantastic and unique job and it can be very rewarding and lots of fun However, you must not think that it is easy. You will be in charge of groups of dogs which can be very physical and testing and you will need to be able to adapt to any situation.

**Requirements: -**
- Preferably already have some experience working with dogs.
- A DBS check.
- An understanding of dog behaviour and training methods.
- Physically fit and happy to work in all weather conditions.
- A good manner with people
- Have a full clean UK driving licence
- Reliable and consistent - due to the nature of this job this is paramount
- You will also need to take your work vehicle home once we provide you with one.

We will need:

- A copy of your CV
- A personal statement explaining your experiences
- Details for 2 references

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,475.00-£22,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

COVID-19 considerations:
N/A

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 05/06/2023



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