Apprentice Dog Groomer

We are looking for someone to join our friendly team of dog groomers and learn all the skills they need to become a qualified level 2 dog groomer.

Your work as an apprentice in the grooming salon will involve most areas of the business including
- prepping dogs
- customer service
- reception duties
- cleaning and laundry
- helping the groomer
- Caring for the dogs.

The prepping will involve you training to carry out health checks on the dogs, bathing, drying, scissoring faces and feet, trimming sanitary areas and pads, clipping nails, removing ear hair and cleaning ears.

This is a fast paced job but will bring with it a high level of satisfaction and achievement.

Your training will involve both training on the job and off the job which will be explained in further detail if you are successful.

**Skills and Qualities**
- Some previous experience handling animals desirable
- Hard working
- Passionate
- Team worker
- Good communication skills

**Desired Qualifications**
- GCSE grade 4/C in maths and English or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
- Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in dog grooming.

**Future Prospects**

**Training**
- Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
- The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship Standard.
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

**Things to consider**
- Close to public transport routes.
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
- Due to the popularity of these apprenticeships you may not hear from the employer until after the closing date or if unsuccessful.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Washington, NE38 8NF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Apprentice Dog Groomer