Transfer Centre Canine Assistant

4 weeks ago


Penrith, United Kingdom Dogs Trust Full time

We are seeking a passionate individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team of Transfer Centre Canine Assistants to work in our busy Penrith Transfer Centre. 

The Transfer Centre at Penrith is an integral part of the Operations department and cares for approximately 2,000 dogs per year. 

About this job:  

As a Transfer Centre Canine Assistant you’ll:  

  • Collect dogs and associated paperwork from stray dog pounds/other sources as directed by the management team and transfer onward to Dogs Trust Rehoming Centres.  
  • Assist the Logistics team with onward transfers from the Transfer Centre to Rehoming Centres.  
  • Complete Animal Transport Certificates as required by animal transport legislation. 
  • Carry out and maintain a record of regular vehicle checks in accordance with Dogs Trust policy, ensuring vehicles are kept in road legal standard.  
  • Thoroughly disinfect vehicles post-transport. 

About you: 

The successful candidate will have a knowledge of dogs and their welfare requirements. Experienced in handling a wide variety of dogs with the ability to handle unknown/unassessed dogs of different breeds and types and an understanding of breed specific legislation. You will have a positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to work with members of the public, staff and volunteers and an understanding of the importance of great customer service. 

  About Dogs Trust:  

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.   

About the team: 

The Transfer Centre is an integral part of the Operations department and cares for approximately 1,500 dogs per year. The Centre exists to: 

  • Provide overnight rest and accommodation for dogs travelling from stray pounds in Ireland and Scotland. 
  • Collect unclaimed stray dogs from pounds in Cumbria, Ayrshire, Lothian, Fife (and other areas as required), and facilitate the safe onward transfer of the dogs to Rehoming Centres, primarily in Scotland and the North of England. 
  • Support the central Logistics team and assist with outbound transfers from the Transfer Centre to Dogs Trust Rehoming Centres. 

What you need to know:  

A full, manual driving licence is also essential, as driving will be a part of the role. Working times are Monday to Friday with occasional weekends and can require you to work on Bank Holidays (subject to change and will be discussed during interview). The role may also include night duties, which will require staying on-site in staff accommodation. This role will involve some lone working. 


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