Dog Grooming Assistant – St Helens - The Jolly Groomer (Jollyes The Pet People). £8.18-11.44/hr uncapped commission. If you’re keen to build a career working with dogs, and want to join a great team in an award-winning employer, with great career opportunities and lots of additional colleague benefits, read on Jollyes are looking for a talented individual to join our St Helens store as a Dog Grooming Assistant. If you love taking care of animals, join a company that takes care of you. You’ll be a part of one the friendliest, most knowledgeable and supportive teams around and you’ll get rewarded. Our TREATS programme lets you grab exclusive offers, discounts and rewards from your favourite big brand shops. And, of course, you get to work with all sorts of bouncy, purry, wriggly, cuddly, furry, wonderful animals – that’s a perk you can’t put a price on. The Benefits: Competitive pay rate of £8.18-11.44 per hour (in line with government guidance) 30% colleague discount scheme ‘Treats’ Employee reward scheme (800 retailer discounts & perks) ‘We Care’ Employee assistance programme (medical & wellbeing services) 29 days paid annual leave including bank/statutory holidays. Additional holiday awards for weddings & civil partnerships, new pet's 1st day, long service, and your birthday off Uniform provided. Workplace pension scheme. Free car parking Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike and accessories with Halfords Retail Trust membership for lots of wellbeing, financial and counselling support The role: Dog Grooming Assistant As a grooming assistant your main responsibility will be the prepping and bathing of pets. Clipping their nails in preparation for the Groomer to carry out the required groom. Ensure excellent salon presentation is maintained and high standards are kept through cleanliness, safety, and good standards of housekeeping. Deliver the very highest standard of pet care and ensure you take on board all training and development. Ensuring that our customers and their pets enjoy a positive, memorable and rewarding spa experience, exceeding their expectation by bringing a ‘Pet Perfect Service’ to life. The Skills: We are seeking an individual with a fun personality, who is genuinely passionate about pets and people, and great at interacting with both You’ll have a customer focused approach and delight in providing excellent service Share our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Focused, Eager, Together. A proactive attitude, willing to learn from our Groomer who will help develop your skills. A natural love for dogs and a confidence in handling all breeds in a safe manner, with a calm and reassuring approach to any dogs displaying nervous or challenging behaviours. Excellent communication skills for dealing with customers and their pets daily. As an ambassador for the Jollyes brand, having the highest of standards in presentation and cleanliness. Flexible to cover any shifts over 7 days. Part time, permanent position - 20 hours per week. About Jollyes The Pet People Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Our Jolly Groomer brand offers the full range of pet grooming services to our customers. Winners of the Pet Industry Federation ‘ Best Pet Retailer 2023’, Retail Week award for ‘ Best Retailer 2024 ’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘ Best Places to Work ’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. To Apply If you're keen to develop your career in Dog Grooming and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Dog Grooming Assistant