DOG WARDEN Job at SDK Environmental Ltd in Baldock, United Kingdom Animal Jobs Direct

SDK Environmental Ltd; Baldock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in animal control is seeking a dedicated Dog Warden to join their expanding team. This full-time role involves collecting stray dogs, maintaining a modern dog-holding facility, and promoting responsible dog ownership. You'll work a flexible schedule, covering nights and weekends, and will be provided with a dedicated company vehicle. If you have a caring approach to animal handling and are looking for a rewarding position within a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values commitment and offers a chance to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Dedicated company vehicle

Overtime pay

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and good education required.
• Experience with dogs and basic IT skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect stray dogs and return them to owners or safe places.
• Maintain dog-holding facility and promote responsible ownership.
• Cover night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills

Valid, full, UK driving licence

Good basic education

Ability to maintain written and electronic records

Professional communication skills

Basic IT skills

Caring approach to dog handling

Physical fitness

Self-motivated and well-organised

Flexibility and problem-solving skills

Education

Basic education

Tools

Specialised vehicles

Job description

DOG WARDEN

Location: Based from our kennels in Baldock, Hertfordshire

Salary rate circa: £26k - £30k

Roles: FULL TIME Requirement for shift patterns

You will be required to cover night shifts, weekends & Bank holidays. This new role is due to the expansion of our Animal Control Service to Council Clients and an opportunity to enhance our long-serving team. Our service is delivered from Monday to Sunday.

Main Duties:

1. Attend sites in specialised vehicles from our fleet and collect found stray dogs from finders and either return them to owners or transfer them to a safe place using approved handling methods.
2. Maintain our modern dog-holding facility and provide onward transfer of dogs to licensed boarding kennels.
3. Collect dogs from kennels and deliver them back to their owners.
4. Promote responsible dog ownership, noting we operate a non-destruct policy.

Qualifications:

Key Skills:

1. Valid, full, UK driving licence
2. Good basic education and ability to maintain written and electronic records
3. Ability to communicate professionally & courteously with members of the public
4. Ability to work independently
5. Basic IT skills required
6. Caring and practical approach to dog handling, and ideally previous relevant experience working with dogs.
7. Adequate physical fitness and confidence to handle animals
8. Reliable, self-motivated and well-organised
9. Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and solve problems as they arise
10. Flexible in availability to cover shifts due to emergencies and for sickness/holidays

Key Terms:

1. A dedicated company vehicle will be provided for full-time employees.
2. Overtime is paid for any approved hours worked in addition to guaranteed minimum work hours.
3. You must be prepared to undergo a DBS check, Driving Licence and Right to Work checks. 2 references are also required.
4. You will be required to wear a uniform.

SDK Environmental are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Applications from all candidates will be considered on merit. Applications from disabled candidates which meet the minimum criteria above will also be considered for an interview.