Apprentice Dog Groom (Apprenticeship)

At Hair Off The Dog they provide all manner of pet grooming services for their clients' pets. This role will require you to carry out all manner of services (eventually) including;

full groom including a bath, dry, styling, nail clipping and ear cleaning
Customer service, both face to face and over the phone, using their database to book appointments and update information
cleaning duties of the internal and external areas of the salon.They are looking for a friendly, outgoing person to join thei small team. Great communication skills are essential for both within the team and with our customers.
Dog grooming is a physically and mentally demanding job. You will need a hard working attitude and be happy to get stuck in. No two days are ever the same, as the pets which they care for have many different personalities, they work with dogs ranging from young puppies to very elderly.
Some of their animal clients love being groomed and some are not so sure, therefore you must be confident with all sizes and breeds!

Training
You will be working towards the Level 2 Dog Grooming apprenticeship.
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

A GCSE or equivalent pass in English
and maths is beneficial but not essential.
If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your
Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.

Skills required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Administrative skills