Transport & Kennels Officer

Adversa Recruitment Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adversa Recruitment Limited is seeking a Kennels and Transport Officer to join a busy local authority team in Waltham Forest, London. You will care for dogs in kennels and assist with their transport, ensuring welfare and safety at all times.

The role suits someone who enjoys working with dogs and can work as part of a team, while adhering to health, safety and animal welfare guidelines. A valid driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to handle dogs of various breeds and temperaments.
• Understanding of health and safety practices in kennels.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting and moving animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for dogs in kennels and meet welfare needs.
• Prepare food, water, bedding and exercise for dogs.
• Clean kennels, equipment and surrounding areas to maintain hygiene.
• Observe health and behaviour changes and report concerns to veterinary staff.
• Handle and transport dogs safely between locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles used for animal transport.
• Follow animal welfare legislation, safety procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, vets, dog owners and others.

Skills

Communication skills

Dog handling

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Job description

Kennels and Transport Officer

Location: Waltham Forest, London

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Kennels and Transport Officer to join a busy local authority team based in Waltham Forest.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with dogs and is passionate about animal welfare. You will play an important part in ensuring dogs within the kennelling facility receive the appropriate care, attention and support, while also assisting with their safe transportation when required.

The successful candidate will be reliable, compassionate and comfortable working with dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for dogs housed within the kennelling facility, ensuring their welfare needs are consistently met.
• Prepare and provide food, fresh drinking water, clean bedding and suitable exercise.
• Carry out regular cleaning and maintenance of kennels, equipment and surrounding areas to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Observe dogs for any signs of illness, injury or changes in behaviour, reporting concerns and assisting with veterinary arrangements where necessary.
• Handle and transport dogs safely and securely between locations, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing throughout.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within vehicles used for animal transportation.
• Follow relevant animal welfare legislation, health and safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, veterinary professionals, dog owners and other relevant parties.

Requirements

• A full, valid driving licence is essential. Candidates must be able to present their physical manual driving licence.
• Previous experience working with dogs in a kennels, animal rescue centre, veterinary practice or similar setting is preferred.
• Good knowledge of basic dog care, animal welfare and safe handling techniques.
• Confidence handling dogs with varying behaviours and temperaments.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding duties, including cleaning, lifting and safely moving animals.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety, hygiene procedures and the safe use of cleaning products.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A responsible, patient and caring approach to working with animals.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about animal care, takes pride in maintaining high standards and can remain calm and professional in a busy working environment.

You should be proactive, dependable and capable of managing practical tasks while always putting the safety and welfare of the animals first.

Equality & Diversity

We aim to guarantee that all applicants are treated fairly and equally, and no applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

We are committed to making recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process or provide any information in an alternative format, please feel free to contact Adversa Recruitment