Kennel Assistant

Securitas; Rushden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Mentorship

Brand discounts

Give back schemes

Job summary

Chalkwell Kennels in Rushden is seeking a practical Kennel Assistant to join their busy team. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with pay of £12.71 per hour. You’ll be involved in caring for dogs and cats, exercising, feeding, grooming, and maintaining kennels and welfare standards.

This hands-on position requires a passion for animal welfare, reliability, and good teamwork. UK work rights and a valid driving licence are preferred, with travel to site as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals.
• Confidence handling dogs and cats of all breeds, sizes and temperaments.
• Passion for animal welfare and high standards of care.
• Practical nature – not afraid to get your hands dirty and muck in with tasks.
• Strong communication, reliable and teamwork skills.
• Active and on your feet throughout the day.
• Ability to follow operating procedures and maintain high standards.
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history.
• UK driving licence and able to travel to site within 45 minutes.
• Experience in animal welfare setting.
• Canine and/or feline first aid qualification.
• Relevant animal care qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Handling dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds and temperaments.
• Feeding, grooming and caring for animals.
• Exercising and enriching animals in our care.
• Cleaning kennels, cattery units and exercise areas.
• Monitoring animal welfare and wellbeing.
• Working closely with a supportive team to maintain the highest standards of care.

Skills

Animal experience

Canine handling

Feline handling

Teamwork

Communication

Right to work UK

Driving licence

Education

Animal care qualification

Job description

Location: Rushden, NN10
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week – 4 days on out of 7 days
From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Do you love animals? Don't mind getting muddy, hairy, and hands-on?

We're looking for a practical, hardworking animal lover to join our team of Kennel Assistant’s at Chalkwell Kennels.

Kennel Assistant isn't a role where you'll spend the day cuddling puppies (although there are some perks!). It's a busy, physical job that involves caring for dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, personalities, and temperaments. One minute you could be exercising an energetic dog, the next you could be reassuring a nervous rescue cat/dog or rolling up your sleeves to clean kennels.

If you're confident around animals, happy to get your hands dirty, and genuinely passionate about animal welfare, we'd love to hear from you for the Kennel Assistant role.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

Every day is different, but you'll be involved in:

• Handling dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds and temperaments
• Feeding, grooming and caring for animals
• Exercising and enriching animals in our care
• Cleaning kennels, cattery units and exercise areas
• Monitoring animal welfare and wellbeing
• Working closely with a supportive team to maintain the highest standards of care

Please Note:This list is not extensive but gives a good overview of the duties of the role!

Qualifications

You\'ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Previous experience working with animals
• Confidence handling dogs and cats of all breeds, sizes and temperaments
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and high standards of care
• A practical nature – not afraid to get your hands dirty and muck in with tasks
• Strong communication, reliable and teamwork skills
• Enjoy being active and on your feet throughout the day
• Ability to follow operating procedures and maintain high standards – committed to personal development
• Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
• UK driving licence and own transport, or the ability to reliably travel to site within 45 minutes
• Experience in an animal welfare setting
• Canine and/or feline first aid qualification
• Relevant animal care qualifications

Ready to Join Us?

If you're the type of person who isn't fazed by barking dogs, muddy boots, cleaning duties, or a busy day on your feet and you genuinely love working with animals we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us provide exceptional care to every animal that comes through our gates.

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