animal care technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Permanent position 4 and a half days with occasional overtime. Days will be fixed after the training and trial period is over. We anticipate these days being, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Hours are 8.30 to 17.45 Monday - Saturday and 9.30-13.30 Sunday. Duties will include but are not limited to:-
Caring for the animals in the shop, this includes daily feeding and watering and cleaning out animal cages.
Serving customers.
Helping with stock orders, moving of stock and the filling of shelves.
Dealing with invoices.
Completing paperwork.
Cleaning of animal cages.
Cleaning of the shop and stock.
Making grooming parlour appointments, answering the phone.
Providing good customer service.
Dealing with customer returns and queries.
Must be computer literate.
After a suitable time period,
Cashing up of tills.
Key holding
Requirements,
Previous pet shop experience is not necessary, but would be desirable. We are happy to provide training.
You would be working within an established team, in a well-known and respected business. On the job training will be provided on all aspects of the work. Further education will be required as part of the role. This may come in many forms, online, in person, written or presentation. The applicant must be open to this as it now a requirement of the law.
Applicants will need to have 5 GCSEs grade A-C including maths and English or equivalent, and an animal care qualification.
Salary will be minimum wage. 4 weeks paid holiday prorated. No sick pay. Staff discount after trial period.
Please do not call the shop regarding this position as there will not be anyone to speak to. If you have questions regarding the position please email from here, please do not use the shop email that is for business emails only.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £7.50-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are free to wear masks if they so choose. We do not insist on covid related PPE now.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Animal care qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/08/2023
Reference ID: Shop assistant 2023 4.5 days
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
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:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for animal care technician roles across Scallywags Petshop and Grooming Parlour'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 .
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 £10 - £8 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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