Dog Grooming Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Following excellent and exciting recent growth, Jollyes is looking for a talented individual to be the Dog Grooming Assistant in our Stirling store.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted top Pet Retailer of the Year 2021 by the Pet Industry Federation.
It is our dedication to helping pet owners along with over 40 years of pet expertise that makes Jollyes a great place to work. If you share our passion for pets and for retail, then apply for this exciting opportunity to join us.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate of £5.97-9.50 per hour
- 29 days paid annual leave including bank/statutory holidays.
- 20% staff discount scheme
- Employee reward scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Additional holiday awards for long service.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Staff Uniform provided.
- Free car parking.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking people with a love of life and a genuine passion for pet ownership and delighting people. You will have a fun & outgoing personality, backed by a ‘can do’ attitude and you instinctively want to ‘do what it takes’ to thrill our customer. Ensuring that our clients enjoy a positive, memorable, and rewarding spa experience exceeding customers’ expectation by bringing ‘Pet Perfect Service’ to life within the store, and beyond ...
The successful candidate:
Reporting into the store manager, your responsibilities will be as follows.
- As a grooming assistant your main responsibility will be the prepping and bathing of pets.
- Clipping their nails in preparation for the Groomer to carry out the required groom.
- Will need confidence to be firm but fair in handling different breeds and sizes of dogs and deliver the very highest standard of pet care.
- Share a love and respect for their canine companions and possess common sense and a proactive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills will be fully utilised as you will be dealing with customers and their pets daily.
- Ensure excellent salon presentation is maintained and high standards are kept through cleanliness, safety, and good standards of housekeeping.
- Have an excellent command of English spoken and written.
Hours:
- Up to 40 hours per week.
- Permanent
- Applicants should be fully flexible to cover any shifts over 7 days.
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: Pet & Pet Supplies Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dog Grooming Assistant roles across Jollyes Petfood Superstores'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 Pet & Pet Supplies Stores.
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 £6 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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