Dog Groomer
Copdock Mill
Stowmarket , IP14 1PR
Job Description
HG Gladwell & Sons have been trading from Copdock Mill near Ipswich for over 100 years. This family- owned company is now one of the largest independent manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in the South East of England. Our Head Office and flagship stores are based in Suffolk, East Anglia, with another 8 retail stores spread across Kent, Essex, Suffolk and Northamptonshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to come and join Gladwells Pet and Country stores in our Stowmarket Branch. We are looking for a dedicated person, someone who wants to evolve and grow this part of the business; one that demonstrates a natural infinity and love for dogs, someone who is naturally kind and caring, who can also pay great attention to detail and who listens well.
You will take sole responsibility for growing the business and delivering a unique customer experience, as well as being able to work alongside the rest of the team in the Branch.
Hours : The Dog Groomer hours are flexible across 7 days including Saturday and Sunday.
This role will be varied and will include all aspects of working within a grooming salon. You will be expected to complete the following tasks:
- Trimming for all breed standards
- Bathing, drying, grooming, de-matting
- Preparing dogs for grooming- brushing and de-matting
- Nail clipping
- Ear cleaning
- Skin treatments
- Advising customers
- Booking appointments and targeted on re books
You will ensure excellent salon presentation is maintained and high standards are kept through cleanliness, safety and good standards of housekeeping.
Dog Groomer retail key responsibilities:
- Communicate and liaise verbally with customers/ suppliers/ visitors/ enquirers/ co-workers and managers.
- Efficiently and effectively respond to spoken requests over the phone or in person
- Respond clearly and effectively to verbal or written instructions
- Stock control and replenishment of goods
Dog Groomer essential skills:
- Level 2 qualification in dog grooming, working towards level 3
- Excellent communication skills will be fully utilised as you will be dealing with customers and their pets on a daily basis, confidently being able to upgrade and promote the service we offer
- We do require someone that can finish all breeds of dogs to a high standard unsupervised
- (Due to the nature of the job) good fitness and mobility
- Happy and confident to work solo
This vacancy comes at a time which sees great growth within this area of the business. If you have the experience and feel you could step into this exciting opportunity then please apply immediately.
We are offering a competitive salary of circa £24.5K per annum (full time), plus excellent company benefits.
We are ideally looking for a full-time employee; however part-time would be considered with some flexibility around hours and days but working at least one day of the weekend is a must.
Salary
Under 21 the hourly rate is £8.86, over 21 it is £11.78. Full time = £24.5K per annum
Attendance
We are ideally looking for a full-time employee; however part-time would be considered with some flexibility around hours and days but working at least one day of the weekend is a must.
Hours
The Dog Groomer hours are flexible across 7 days including Saturday and Sunday.
How to apply
Call, Mark Hall at Head Hunted Recruitment on: 01603 858024 / 07789334754 or email: mark.hall@headhuntedrecruitment.co.uk