Job Title: Weekend Mansfield Canine Centre Assistant
Location: Mansfield Canine Centre, Hermitage Lane, Mansfield, NG18 5HF
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 16.5 Hours per week
Probable Shifts:
Saturday: 8.45am – 5.30pm
Sunday: 9.45am – 6.30pm
(30 minute unpaid break per shift)
Salary: National Minimum Wage
About Us
Mansfield Canine Centre is one of the most exciting and unique dog-focused businesses in the area. We are proud to be home to the only canine soft play in the East Midlands, alongside our popular retail and raw food store, jungle-themed enrichment room, social sessions and events.
We are also proud finalists in the Mansfield & Ashfield Business Awards 2026.
Having evolved from a well-established daycare into a multi-service canine hub, our focus is simple – to provide the very best care, services and products for dogs and their owners.
The Role
We are looking for a friendly, confident and enthusiastic Weekend Assistant to join our small team of passionate dog lovers.
This is a customer-facing role that requires someone who is welcoming, proactive and happy to chat with customers while maintaining high standards across the centre.
Main Duties Include:
* Serving customers within our retail store
* Handling cash and card payments
* Learning about our product range to confidently advise customers
* Welcoming dogs and owners to sessions including Woof & Tumble Soft Play and our enrichment room
* Delivering safety briefings and key session information clearly and confidently
* Preparing rooms ready for sessions
* Maintaining strict cleaning and hygiene regimes
* Handling stock deliveries and preparing new stock for the shop floor
* Working as part of a team whilst also showing initiative and working independently when required
About You
Retail experience is preferred but not essential. Personality and attitude are most important.
You must be:
* Friendly, warm and welcoming
* Confident speaking to customers
* Reliable and punctual
* A genuine dog lover
* Knowledgeable or willing to learn about dog behaviour and health
* Able to work both independently and as part of a small team
As we are a small team, everyone works closely together and supports one another. You will get to know your colleagues well and be involved across different areas of the business.
Benefits
* 20% staff discount on retail products
* Use of facilities (subject to availability)
* Opportunities for further training and development
* Auto-enrolment into the Nest Pension scheme
* Being part of a small, passionate team with a shared goal of delivering the highest standards
Additional Information
This is a permanent weekend position.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and may be required to take part in a short work trial.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via Indeed.
Please ensure you complete the initial screener questions and attach your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the role.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 16.5 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
*. Are you fully available every Saturday and Sunday for the listed shift times on a permanent basis?
* Tell us about your experience with dogs (personal, professional or voluntary).
* Do you have reliable transport to NG18 5HF?
* How would you increase retail sales in a small independent pet shop?
* Why do you want to work specifically at Mansfield Canine Centre rather than any other retail role?
* Do you have any experience working in retail?
Work Location: In person