Dog Grooming Trainee

Pets Corner UK; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run dog grooming company based in Brentwood is seeking a Trainee Stylist to join their Dogwood salon. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for pets and provide exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include supporting stylists, managing appointments, and maintaining high grooming standards. Extensive training will be provided, along with staff discounts and other benefits. If you're eager to develop your skills and make a difference, consider applying today!

Benefits

Extensive training and development plan

Custom uniform and high quality equipment

Staff discounts on accessories and food

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Dogwood's vision and values.
• Confident and positive approach to handling dogs.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train to Dogwood's high standards.
• Support stylist in preparing dogs for grooming.
• Booking and managing appointments.
• Deliver high customer service standards.
• Ensure spa presentation and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Handling dogs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. We continue to grow and now have over 40 salons around the country.

We are looking for experienced, customer focused, friendly trainees who have a genuine enthusiasm for pets to join our salons.

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Stylist within our Dogwood salon covering Brentwood.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a hands‑on approach to train to Dogwoods high standards.
• Supporting your stylist in preparing the dogs ready for their groom.
• Responsible for the sales performance of the salon.
• Booking and managing appointments.
• Delivering high standards of customer service.
• Going ‘the extra mile’ for every customer.
• Ensuring first class spa presentation by our high level of housekeeping and maintenance of equipment.
• Completing a Grooming portfolio to track your training and progress.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our values.
• A confident and positive approach to handling dogs.
• Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A thirst for continued training and team development.
• The drive and determination to work equally well as part of a busy team and under own initiative.

Benefits

• The most extensive training and development plan in the industry with our Dogwood curriculum containing different training documents and dedicated Academy classroom sessions.
• Custom uniform and high quality equipment provided.
• Other reward systems in place to boost your wage!
• Staff discount of 35% on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Grooming Salons.
• Tools, articles, and support to help manage mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Offers across a large range of retail and wellbeing brands, including discounts on gym memberships and fun days out!
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme.

This role will involve heavy lifting.

If you’re eager to get stuck in, want to enhance your career and make a real difference, discover your spot at Dogwood and submit your application today.