Dog Groomer Apprentice
(Funky Dogs)

A fantastic opportunity to join a professional team role combining hands-on experience in a busy salon environment. The skills learnt will give the successful candidate the skills and confidence to build a successful career in dog grooming. This position would be perfectly suited to someone who has left school with animal experience and now wants a career as a dog groomer.

Duties will include but not limited to;

• Welcoming customers to the salon
• washing and drying dogs
• trimming nails
• teeth cleaning
• grooming and trimming different styles for different breeds and coat types.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outgoing person looking to start their journey in the dog grooming industry

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Passionate about dogs and their care.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Hardworking, reliable, and ready to be part of a friendly, professional team.
• Applicants MUST show a keen interest in working with dogs in their application to be considered

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4/C maths and English or equivalent desired but not essential.
• Applicants MUST NOT already hold a level 2 of higher in dog grooming.

Future Progression

• Possibility for future employment for the right candidate should a position be available.

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprenticeship
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Things to consider

• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• Applicants may not hear if they are unsuccessful due to the popularity of our vacancies.
• The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
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