About the Role
Join Our Team at Chalkwell Kennels!
Are you passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding career? We’re on the look-out for enthusiastic, dedicated, and hardworking individuals to join our dynamic team at Chalkwell Kennels!
✨ Why Join Us?
✔ Work hands-on with animals every day
✔ Be part of a supportive and passionate team
✔ Opportunities for training and career growth
✔ A fulfilling role where no two days are the same
⏳ Full-Time Position – 3 on / 3 off shift pattern
Weekend Reception Hours: Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM | Sunday 8 AM - 2 PM
This role involves physical tasks such as being on your feet for extended periods, kneeling, lifting, and handling animals of various sizes. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support applicants with disabilities or specific needs.
If you love animals and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career!
Job Opportunity
About the Role – Kennel Assistant
As a Kennel Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the health, happiness, and wellbeing of the animals in our care. Your responsibilities will include:
Cleaning kennels, cattery units, and play areas to our high standards
Feeding, grooming, and providing daily enrichment for our furry guests
Exercise, playtime, and one-on-one interaction – from fun activities to comforting cuddles
This role is hands-on and far from glamorous (think muddy paws, pet hair, and plenty of cleaning!), but the rewards of building bonds with the animals make it all worthwhile!
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Experience working with animals is a must
✅ Passion for animal welfare and care
✅ A hardworking and team-focused attitude
In addition to a great work environment, we can also offer you:
Financial benefits: Good rates of pay, Company pension, life assurance, mortgage advice, and more.
Wellbeing support: Dental and physical health plans, learning and development opportunities.
Exclusive discounts: Car leasing schemes, high-street brands, online shopping, and even a Costco membership!
Essential Skills
Essential Criteria:
✔ A reliable team player with a proactive attitude
✔ Excellent communication skills, able to interact professionally with customers and colleagues at all levels
✔ Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes
✔ Ability to follow standard operating procedures to ensure the highest level of care
✔ Presentable and professional – smart, clean, and tidy in appearance
✔ Polite, approachable, and customer-focused, providing excellent service to clients
✔ Committed to continuous learning and self-development, helping us maintain our reputation for excellence
✔ Eligibility to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
Desirable Criteria:
⭐ Previous experience in animal welfare
⭐ Canine/feline first aid certification
⭐ Evidence of further education in a related field
DE&I
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,
* how you join us and develop your career,
* the way we lead our teams
* fair pay and benefits.
To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.
If you want to learn more visit our website.