Kennel Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a family run boarding kennels and cattery in Plummers Plain and are looking for a Full Time Kennel Assistant to join our team. The role is 5 days a week, including weekends. Hours are from 8am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic animal lover who is confident with animals, hard working, reliable and works well within a team.
The role will involve:
- Primarily cleaning and disinfecting of kennels, but also;
- Assisting with feeding routines;
- Walking the dogs on-site in ALL weathers;
- Assisting with socialisations and;
- Monitoring and recording animal welfare.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a kennel environment required;
- You must have reliable transport as our location is very rural and without public transport;
- You must be physically fit - the role is extremely physically demanding;
- You must be willing to take instruction and assist where required;
- A team player but also sufficiently confident to work independently.
Application:
Send us an email attaching your CV and explain why you are interested in this role and detailing your previous experience. If successful you will receive a remote first interview with a working interview to follow for successful candidates.
Unfortunately we receive too many applications to be able to respond to or offer an interview to all applying.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £4.81-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Horsham, RH13 6PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Full time Kennel Assistant with previous experience
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 Assistant roles across Hammerpond Kennels and Cattery'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 £5 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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