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Dog Groomer

OASIS Group

Ashbourne

On-site

EUR 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading pet supply company is seeking a full-time Groomer for their Ashbourne store. This role requires hands-on grooming experience, effective communication with pet owners, and a genuine passion for animals. The ideal candidate will have a QQI Level 6 in Dog Grooming and be able to deliver high-standard grooms. Benefits include competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Higher rate of pay after 12 months service
KPI Related bonus
Employee Discount up to 40%
Paid leave
Refer a friend scheme
State of the art grooming salon
Advancement Opportunities
Educational opportunities
Employee assistance programme
Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

  • Fully flexible across 5 days, including weekends.
  • Hands-on experience in grooming salon.
  • Professional attitude and strong communication skills.
  • Interest and comfort around all dog breeds.

Responsibilities

  • Consulting with pet owners and providing product advice.
  • Delivering excellent customer service and high standard grooms.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area.
  • Promoting grooming services with expert product advice.

Skills

Time management
Communication
Animal care
Grooming proficiency

Education

QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds
Job description
Overview

We are the #1 pet supplier in Europe with more than 15,000 employees, over 2,700 stores and pet salons, and a constantly growing digital world. We are driven by our vision "Happier Pets. Happier People" and are creating a unique pet ecosystem that combines online and brick-and-mortar stores, digital services, data-based solutions and state-of-the-art logistics. To do this, we need ambition.

Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet products with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pet owners simpler, better and happier.

We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Ashbourne Store

What you will bring
  • Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends
  • Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds
  • Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard.
  • Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents.
  • Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treat all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet.
  • Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming.
What you will do
  • Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners and providing advice and recommendations of the related product assortment.
  • Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms.
  • Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly.
  • Sanitization and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff.
  • Product Knowledge – Promote Grooming Services and provide expert advice on products.
Benefits
  • Service pay - Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service
  • KPI Related bonus
  • Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon
  • Paid leave - Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays.
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • State of the art grooming salon and full grooming equipment
  • Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path.
  • Community - A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals
  • Educational opportunities - Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans.
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Cycle to work Scheme

Maxi Zoo Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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