Kennel Maid/Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kennel Maid for our small and friendly dog boarding kennels, established for almost 40 years in Wheathampstead. We're looking for a permanent part-time candidate, who needs to be patient, kind, caring and physically fit to join our small and friendly team. Kennel or animal experience is preferred but not essential.
General hours....3-4 mornings a week. 8-12. Thursday and Friday and alternate weekends or Wednesdays (1 week 4 mornings, and then 3 mornings the following week) plus one evening 5-6.30, and additional days (to be agreed) when we're busy.
Whilst training, the job would initially be working with an experienced kennel maid, but once fully trained you'd need to be able to manage another member of staff, and be confident dealing with our customers.
Full training will be given.
To start in May
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: initially £11.50 per hour until trained
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14-17 per week
Salary: From £11.50 per hour
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 04/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kennel Maid/Worker roles across Croft Farm's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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