Dog Grooming Assistant Stylist Apprentice
(What the Pup)

We are looking for a new Dog Grooming Apprentice to join our team. We are passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on our quality, we are looking for a friendly team player, who is willing to learn, and has a love for dogs.

The successful apprentice’s job role will include, but is not limited to:

• Welcoming clients and their dogs into the salon
• Updating customer records and taking bookings
• Bathing
• Drying
• Nail Trimming
• De-shedding
• Additional treatments
• Prepping dogs for styling
• Customer service
• Cleaning and maintenance of the salon and equipment

Once competent, the successful applicant will progress to basic clipping and styling work.

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Able to work well as a team
• Good communication skills
• Hard-working
• Willingness to learn
• Passion for dogs
• Work to a high standard
• Have basic IT skills

Desired Qualifications

• GCSEs in English & Maths are desired
• Applicants MUST NOT already hold a grooming qualification at level 2 or higher to be eligible

Future Prospects

• Full time dog groomer
• Dog Stylist

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship Standard.
• 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

• Easily accessible via public transport with free parking at the place of employment
• KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• 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.
• Due to the popularity of these apprenticeships you may not hear from the employer until after the closing date or if unsuccessful.