animal care technician

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Permanent position 4 and a half days with occasional overtime. Days will be fixed after the training and trial period is over. We anticipate these days being, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Hours are 8.30 to 17.45 Monday - Saturday and 9.30-13.30 Sunday. Duties will include but are not limited to:-

Caring for the animals in the shop, this includes daily feeding and watering and cleaning out animal cages.

Serving customers.

Helping with stock orders, moving of stock and the filling of shelves.

Dealing with invoices.

Completing paperwork.

Cleaning of animal cages.

Cleaning of the shop and stock.

Making grooming parlour appointments, answering the phone.

Providing good customer service.

Dealing with customer returns and queries.

Must be computer literate.

After a suitable time period,

Cashing up of tills.

Key holding

Requirements,

Previous pet shop experience is not necessary, but would be desirable. We are happy to provide training.

You would be working within an established team, in a well-known and respected business. On the job training will be provided on all aspects of the work. Further education will be required as part of the role. This may come in many forms, online, in person, written or presentation. The applicant must be open to this as it now a requirement of the law.

Applicants will need to have 5 GCSEs grade A-C including maths and English or equivalent, and an animal care qualification.

Salary will be minimum wage. 4 weeks paid holiday prorated. No sick pay. Staff discount after trial period.

Please do not call the shop regarding this position as there will not be anyone to speak to. If you have questions regarding the position please email from here, please do not use the shop email that is for business emails only.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.50-£10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are free to wear masks if they so choose. We do not insist on covid related PPE now.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Animal care qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2023
Reference ID: Shop assistant 2023 4.5 days
Expected start date: 01/08/2023