Dog Grooming Trainee

Petscorner; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet grooming company in the UK seeks a Trainee Stylist for their Brentwood salon. The ideal candidate should have a passion for pets and customer service. This full-time position offers extensive training, a supportive work environment, and various employee benefits including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Extensive training and development plan

Staff discounts on accessories and food

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the vision and values of Dogwood.
• Confident and positive approach to handling dogs.
• Eager for continued training and team development.

Responsibilities

• Train to Dogwood's high standards in a hands-on approach.
• Support your stylist while preparing dogs for grooming.
• Manage appointments and deliver high customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Handling dogs

Job description

41 High Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4RH

10.00 - 12.21 per hour

Permanent

Full-time

Full time - 40 hours over a week.

Dogwood has grown through the years, however it is still very much a family business at heart. We quickly identify individuals who are keen to progress and will provide them with the necessary training and experience to do so.

We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. We continue to grow and now have over 40 salons around the country.

We are looking for experienced, customer focused, friendly trainees who have a genuine enthusiasm for pets to join our salons.

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Stylist within our Dogwood salon covering Brentwood.

Responsibilities of a Trainee Stylist:

• Demonstrating a hands-on approach to train to Dogwoods high standards.
• Supporting your stylist in preparing the dogs ready for their groom.
• Responsible for the sales performance of the salon.
• Booking and managing appointments.
• Delivering high standards of customer service.
• Going ‘the extra mile’ for every customer
• Ensuring first class spa presentation by our high level of housekeeping and maintenance of equipment.
• Completing a Grooming portfolio to track your training and progress.

Qualifications of a Trainee Stylist:

• A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our values
• A confident and positive approach to handling dogs
• Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets
• A thirst for continued training and team development
• The drive and determination to work equally well as part of a busy team and under own initiative.

Benefits of becoming a Trainee Stylist with Dogwood:

• The most extensive training and development plan in the industry with our Dogwood curriculum containing different training documents and dedicated Academy classroom sessions.
• Custom uniform and high quality equipment provided
• Other reward systems in place to boost your wage!
• Staff discount of 35% on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Grooming Salons
• Tools, articles, and support to help manage mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Offers across a large range of retail and wellbeing brands, including discounts on gym memberships and fun days out!
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

This role will involve heavy lifting.

If you’re eager to get stuck in, want to enhance your career and make a real difference, discover your spot at Dogwood and submit your application today.