Overview
Full-time Assistant Stylist role at Pets at Home – Grooming. Location: Bridge of Don Retail Park, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8JW. Salary: £12.21 per hour. Contract: Permanent, 39 contracted hours per week, with flexibility for busy periods.
The Role
Our Assistant Stylists are critical to the success of our Pets Grooming salons. You will deliver the highest standard of pet care, with a basic understanding of technical concepts related to preparing and clipping dogs for grooming, including handling techniques, using equipment, and pre-grooming preparation.
We will provide training, skills, and knowledge to deliver service aligned with our goal of being the Best Pet Care Business in the World. We offer a competitive base pay and comprehensive training and development opportunities, including Earn as You Learn programmes and additional skill-based pay enhancements.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a high standard of pet care and grooming preparation.
* Assist with dog preparation, handling, and use of grooming equipment under supervision.
* Support grooming team to ensure a smooth, customer-focused service experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Passion for delivering excellent service.
* Flexible to work across a 6-day week; hours may vary with a minimum 39-hour contract and additional hours during busy periods, absences, and holidays.
* Experience with dogs in a professional grooming or pet care environment is desirable but not essential; bathing/prepping your own dog does not qualify as professional experience. Experience in a customer-facing environment is preferred.
* Experience in a target-driven environment is a plus.
Benefits
* Attractive pay plus potential commission, subject to targets.
* 28 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years (includes 8 bank holidays; pro-rata for contracted hours).
* Extra day off for your birthday.
* Life assurance – 4 times annual salary.
* Company pension contribution – 4%.
* Colleague discount of 20% across the Group (Pets at Home, Pets Grooming, Vets for Pets), including 30% off on own brand products.
Our organisation: The Groom Room. Date Posted: 10-09-2025. Expiry Date: 08-09-2035.
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