Explosive Detection Dog Handler
Rate: £17.52/hr (avg. 176hrs/month)
Annual Salary: £37,002.24 + 3% pension
Benefits:
* Overtime (time and a half over 176 hrs)
* Bank holidays paid at double time
* 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* Equivalent leave for dog kennelling
* Company vehicle and fuel card for work travel (no commuting costs)
* Travel/accommodation covered for national deployments + tax-free subsistence
Location:
Primarily London, with national travel as required.
Role Overview:
* You will be fully trained to Home Office NCTAS-P standard (in-house or police dog centre)
* Once trained, conduct proactive explosive searches and high-visibility patrols
* Respond to unattended items
* Advise clients on detection capabilities
* House and care for 2 company dogs (all costs covered)
* Maintain dogs’ welfare, training, and performance
* Comply with BS8517, H&S policies, and client/site instructions
Requirements:
* Must live within commuting distance of London
* Ability to house and transport dogs
* Flexible and able to work 12-hr shifts, sometimes at short notice
* Team player, self-motivated, and physically fit
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
* Eligible to work in the UK; CTC vetting required
Desirable:
* Experience with working dogs
* SIA Door Supervisor Licence (can be supported)
* First Aid at Work (can be supported)
* Security or guarding experience preferred
Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:
* Personal Pension Scheme
* Health Insurance Scheme
* Discount shopping platform
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme