Dog Grooming Trainee

TN United Kingdom; Forty Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning family-run business as a Trainee Stylist in a vibrant salon environment. This role offers extensive training through the unique Dogwood curriculum, ensuring you develop your skills while providing exceptional service to our furry clients. With a focus on teamwork and customer relationships, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions. Enjoy benefits like staff discounts and a supportive work culture that prioritizes your well-being. If you have a passion for pets and a desire to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Extensive training and development plan

Custom uniform and high-quality equipment

Staff discount on accessories and food

Discounts on gym memberships

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Dogwood's vision and products.
• Confident in handling dogs and building customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support stylists in grooming and managing appointments.
• Deliver high standards of customer service and salon presentation.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Handling Dogs

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Grooming Tools

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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 based in Romsey.

Responsibilities of a Trainee Stylist:

1. Demonstrate a hands-on approach to train to Dogwood's high standards.
2. Support your stylist in preparing the dogs for their groom.
3. Be responsible for the sales performance of the salon.
4. Book and manage appointments.
5. Deliver high standards of customer service.
6. Go ‘the extra mile’ for every customer.
7. Ensure first-class spa presentation by maintaining high levels of housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
8. Complete a Grooming portfolio to track your training and progress.

Requirements of a Trainee Stylist:

1. A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our values.
2. A confident and positive approach to handling dogs.
3. Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. A thirst for continued training and team development.
6. The drive and determination to work well both as part of a busy team and independently.

Benefits of becoming a Trainee Stylist with Dogwood:

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

This role will involve heavy lifting.

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