Trainee Night Dog Warden – Slough (London & Surrounding Counties)
Hours: 4pm–4am | Rotating Shifts | 365-Day Operation
Contract: Temp to Perm
Van Provided
Start Your Career as a Trainee Dog Warden!
Wise Employment are recruiting on behalf of a respected organisation dedicated to the safe, compassionate handling of stray dogs across London and the South East. Full training is provided — no previous warden experience needed.
Key Responsibilities
Safely collect, handle and transport stray, nervous or aggressive dogs
Take dogs to kennels, Battersea Dogs Home, foster carers or reunite them with owners
Work with vets to ensure sick or injured dogs receive prompt treatment
Feed, settle, and care for dogs in kennels
Maintain clean, safe environments
Complete accurate reports and records using provided systems
Shift Pattern
Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 2: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
A rotating pattern of 4-on/3-off followed by 3-on/4-off (12-hour shifts).
Essential Requirements
Experience caring for or working with dogs
Able to work independently and stay calm in challenging situations
Physically fit (lifting dogs and equipment)
Basic IT skills (Outlook, Excel, tablets)
Full UK manual driving licence (2+ years, max 3 points)
Aged 22+ (insurance requirement)
Able to pass a DBS check
What’s on Offer
Comprehensive training and ongoing support
Opportunity for the role to become permanent
Meaningful, hands-on work in animal welfare
Fully equipped company van provided
If you're reliable, compassionate, and ready for a truly unique role, apply today!
Be part of a mission-driven organisation on the frontline of animal welfare. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a real difference to dogs in need