Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Dog Walker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a love for animals and the ability to provide exceptional care and attention to dogs of various breeds and sizes. This role involves walking dogs in all weather conditions, ensuring their safety, and providing excellent customer service to pet owners. The job entails a mix of group and solo walks, being responsible for up to 4 well behaved dogs at a time, providing them with varied walks in local nature parks.
This is initially a part time position with the potential to build to full time hours, on a self-employed zero hours contract. Applicants should live in Stockport, the areas covered by Pawter's Pet Services are mostly Bramhall, Cheadle, Edgeley, Offerton and Hazel Grove. Applicants should have a full clean UK driving licence and their own vehicle that is suitable to carry up to 4 dogs at a time. Safety equipment for transporting dogs can be provided if needed.
Hours of work:
* £13-£20 per hour
* Paid weekly
* Zero hour contract
* Estimated 10-20 hours per week (more hours available as the business expands)
* Availability 5 days per week
* Between 9am-3pm
* Flexible hours to work around your schedule
* Term time only work available
Responsibilities
* Walk dogs of various sizes and temperaments, ensuring their safety and wellbeing, as scheduled by Pawter's Pet Services either individually or in groups of up to 4.
* Ensure that all dogs are always supervised during walks and on a lead where necessary.
* Provide water, treats or meals if needed.
* Clean up after dogs and dispose of waste properly.
* Monitor each dog's behaviour and health, reporting anything unusual.
* Maintain a positive relationship with pet owners by being polite, respecting their homes and following instructions for access, security and cleanliness.
* Represent Pawter's Pet Services in a professional and friendly way.
* Transport dogs to and from walks in a suitable vehicle.
* Take pictures and videos of dogs throughout your walks and send them to management at the end of each day.
* Be responsible for your own hours and invoice Pawter's Pet Services each week.
Requirements
* A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their well-being.
* Ability to handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments confidently.
* Experience caring for pets in either a personal or professional capacity.
* Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
* Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.
* Self-employed and willing to work as an independent contractor.
* A valid clean full UK driver's licence and reliable vehicle for travel between client's homes/walks.
* Willingness to safely transport dogs in your vehicle.
* Strong communication skills, excellent time management and attention to detail.
* Physical capability to perform heavy lifting as some dogs need assisting into the car.
* Have a valid and up to date DBS check.
Why Join Pawter's Pet Services?
* Room for growth as the business expands.
* Work with adorable pets every day.
* Flexible schedule to fit around your lifestyle.
* Competitive hourly pay.
* Ongoing support from a friendly, pet loving team.
* Working outdoors in nature.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 20 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Application question(s):
* Do you have a full clean UK driving license?
* Do you have vehicle large enough to safely carry 4 dogs at a time?
* Do you have or are you willing to get a DBS check?
Work Location: In person