Assistant Stylist & Dog Groomer

Pets at Home; Bangor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care provider in Bangor is seeking a Flexible Grooming Assistant to deliver high standards of pet care while learning grooming skills. This role offers full training and requires flexibility, including weekend work. Candidates should be passionate about customer service and comfortable in dynamic, target-driven environments. The position comes with competitive pay, benefits including holidays and commission, and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Attractive pay plus commission

28 days holiday, rising to 33 after 2 years

Extra day off for your birthday

Life assurance – 4× your annual salary

4% company pension contribution

20% colleague discount across the Group

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of pet care in grooming salons.
• Learn technical skills of grooming, including handling dogs.
• Work a set minimum contract, including weekends.

Skills

Delivering excellent customer service

Flexibility and reliability

Experience handling dogs

Customer-facing experience

Comfortable in target-driven environments

Job description

Full‑time, £12.21 – £12.21 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent | Contracted Hours: 39 | Hours: Full‑time

Flexible Grooming Assistant Wanted – Thrive with Pets

Location: 4, Bloomfield Shopping Centre, S Circular Rd, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7HB

At Pets at Home, pets are at the heart of everything we do. Our Pet Care Centres across the UK include grooming salons, retail stores and veterinary practices, all dedicated to delivering the very best care for pets and the people who love them. We create welcoming, supportive environments where team members can thrive.

Role

Our Assistant Stylists play a vital role in keeping our grooming salons running smoothly. You’ll deliver high standards of pet care while learning the technical skills of grooming, including handling dogs, using equipment and pre‑grooming preparation.

This role requires flexibility; you’ll work a set minimum contract which will include at least one day each weekend. You’ll receive full training and support to grow your skills, with opportunities for development.

About You

• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
• Flexible and reliable, able to work across a variable shift pattern
• Experience handling dogs in a professional environment is desirable but not essential
• Ideally experienced in a customer‑facing role
• Comfortable working in target‑driven environments, or willing to learn

Benefits

• Attractive pay plus commission*
• 28* days holiday, rising to 33* after 2 years (*includes 8 bank holidays, pro‑rata)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Life assurance – 4× your annual salary
• 4% company pension contribution
• 20% colleague discount across the Group (30% off own brand)

We reward and recognise our colleagues with benefits that support your wellbeing and growth.

If you’re passionate about pets and happy to work in a flexible, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

“We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!”

Together, we’re better with pets.

Click here to read our Values & Behaviours

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Organisation: The Groom Room