Job Description
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
1. Safely collect, handle and transport stray, nervous or aggressive dogs
2. Take dogs to kennels, Battersea Dogs Home, foster carers or reunite them with owners
3. Work with vets to ensure sick or injured dogs receive prompt treatment
4. Feed, settle, and care for dogs in kennels
5. Maintain clean, safe environments
6. Complete accurate reports and records using provided systems
Shift Pattern
7. Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8. 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
9. Experience caring for or working with dogs
10. Able to work independently and stay calm in challenging situations
11. Physically fit (lifting dogs and equipment)
12. Basic IT skills (Outlook, Excel, tablets)
13. Full UK manual driving licence (2+ years, max 3 points)
14. Aged 22+ (insurance requirement)
15. Able to pass a DBS check
What’s on Offer
16. Comprehensive training and ongoing support
17. Opportunity for the role to become permanent
18. Meaningful, hands-on work in animal welfare
19. 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.