Kennel / Transport Officer

HL Services Ltd; Walthamstow; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive hourly pay

36 hours per week

Ongoing work opportunity

Zusammenfassung

HL Services Ltd is seeking a Kennel / Transport Officer to care for dogs and manage their transportation to kennels, vets and rehoming centres. You will maintain hygiene, records, and assist veterinary staff while working outdoors in all weather conditions.

The role requires a valid UK manual driving licence, experience with dogs (including aggressive cases) and a strong commitment to animal welfare. Evening/weekend rota may apply.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold Level 1 Animal Care qualification.
• Kennel and Cattery Management qualification preferred.
• Any other relevant animal care or welfare qualification considered an asset.

Aufgaben

• Collect and transport stray dogs from public, police, and other locations using designated vehicle.
• Transport dogs to kennels, veterinary practices, rehoming centres and other locations.
• Provide dogs with food, water, bedding, exercise and veterinary attention when needed.

Kenntnisse

Good communication

Organisational skills

Accurate records

Safety-conscious approach

Ausbildung

Level 1 Animal Care

Kennel & Cattery Management

Other animal care qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and compassionate Kennel / Transport Officer to join a team responsible for the care, welfare and transportation of dogs. The successful candidate will ensure that all dogs are properly cared for, kept in a clean and secure environment, and provided with appropriate food, water, bedding, exercise and veterinary attention when required. This is a hands-on role involving the collection and transportation of stray dogs, kennel maintenance, record keeping and supporting animal welfare and enforcement activities.,

• Collect and transport stray dogs from members of the public, police and other locations using a designated vehicle.
• Transport dogs to kennels, veterinary practices, rehoming centres and other locations as required.
• Ensure all dogs receive appropriate food, fresh water, bedding, exercise and general care.
• Monitor the health and welfare of dogs and report any signs of illness, injury or unusual behaviour.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment and surrounding areas, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
• Ensure kennels, vehicles and equipment remain clean, safe, secure and in good working condition.
• Follow health and safety procedures when handling dogs, cleaning chemicals and potentially infectious materials.
• Assist veterinary personnel when required.
• Maintain accurate records of dogs received, collected, reclaimed and rehomed.
• Respond to enquiries from members of the public professionally and sensitively.
• Complete relevant administrative duties and process payments in line with established procedures.
• Assist with animal-related emergencies and follow the appropriate procedures for suspected rabies or other notifiable diseases.
• Work with veterinary services, rehoming centres, animal welfare organisations and other relevant agencies.
• Carry out other duties relevant to the role as required.
• A valid full UK manual driving licence.
• Previous experience working in a kennel or animal care environment.
• Experience handling aggressive or dangerous dogs and understanding the associated risks.
• Knowledge of safe dog-handling techniques and appropriate protective equipment.
• Experience in animal-related enforcement work, including providing advice and issuing fines where required.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
• A responsible, reliable and safety-conscious approach to work., Level 1 qualification in Animal Care.
• Kennel and Cattery Management qualification.
• Any other relevant animal care, handling or welfare qualification.
• Pay rates starting from £14.80 per hour. 36h/ week
• An ongoing work opportunity.
• The opportunity to contribute to animal welfare and the safe care of dogs.

Working Conditions

This is a physically active, hands-on role based at a kennelling facility in Waltham Forest. Duties include cleaning, handling and transporting dogs, maintaining the facility and working outdoors in all weather conditions. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends and working outside normal hours according to the rota., If you have a valid manual UK driving licence, relevant dog-handling experience and a genuine commitment to animal welfare, we would like to hear from you.