Stylist - Dog Groomer - Sheffield

Pets at Home Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care company is seeking a skilled Dog Stylist/Groomer in Sheffield. This role requires expertise in dog grooming and strong customer communication skills. The successful candidate will lead grooming appointments, ensuring high-quality service and a positive experience for pet owners. Attractive pay rates, commission opportunities, and extensive benefits, including 28 days annual leave and a company pension contribution, are offered. This position is perfect for those passionate about pet care and looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

28 days paid annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Life Assurance

Company pension contribution

Colleague discount

Qualifications

• Qualified in all aspects of dog grooming, including breed-specific styling.
• Flexible and reliable, able to work a variable schedule.
• Experience in target-led environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead grooming appointments, delivering high-quality grooms.
• Interact with pet owners, providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain a positive and friendly atmosphere in the salon.

Skills

Dog grooming expertise

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Education

Grooming qualification

Job description

Overview

We're currently seeking a skilled and passionate Dog Stylist / Groomer to join our busy, vibrant salon. In this hands‑on role, you'll take the lead on grooming appointments, delivering high‑quality grooms with care, precision, and a personal touch. You'll be interacting with pet owners daily, so strong communication and customer service skills are a must. As a Stylist, you'll play a key role in ensuring pets not only look great but feel great too. We'll support your growth with comprehensive training and development opportunities, including our Earn as You Learn programmes and additional skill‑based pay enhancements.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Experienced, qualified and confident in all aspects of dog grooming, from bathing and drying to breed‑specific styling and finishing
• Hold a grooming qualification
• Customer‑focused, with a friendly and professional approach
• Flexible and reliable, able to work a variable schedule across the week (minimum hours/week with potential for more during busy periods)
• Team oriented, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Goal driven, with experience in target‑led environments (preferred, but not essential)

Benefits

• Attractive rates of pay plus commission, subject to targets
• 28 days paid annual leave, which will rise to 33 days after 2 years (this includes 8 bank holidays and will be pro‑rated calculated on your contracted hours)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Life Assurance – 4 times your annual salary
• Company pension contribution of 4%
• Colleague discount of 20% across the Group (Pets at Home, Pets Grooming, Vets for Pets), including 30% off on own brand

Our Commitment to Diversity

"We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!"