Overview
Join Our Grooming Team: Professional Dog Stylist Wanted!
About Us: At Pets at Home, we’re passionate about pets. Our Pet Care Centres across the UK include grooming salons, retail stores, and veterinary practices, all dedicated to delivering the very best care for pets and the people who love them. We strive to create welcoming, supportive environments where team members can thrive.
The Role: We’re currently seeking a skilled Dog Stylist / Groomer to join our busy, vibrant salon. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead grooming appointments, delivering high-quality grooms with care, precision, and a personal touch. You’ll interact with pet owners daily, so strong communication and customer service skills are a must. You’ll help ensure pets look and feel great, with opportunities for growth through training and development, including Earn as You Learn programmes and skill-based pay enhancements.
Responsibilities
* Groom dogs with care, from bathing and drying to breed-specific styling and finishing
* Lead grooming appointments and ensure high-quality results
* Interact with clients and pet owners, providing excellent customer service
* Collaborate with the team in a fast-paced retail environment
Qualifications
* Experienced, qualified and confident in all aspects of dog grooming
* Hold a grooming qualification
* Customer-focused, with a friendly and professional approach
* Flexible and reliable, able to work a variable schedule across six days a week (minimum 24 hours/week with potential for more during busy periods)
* Team oriented, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
* Goal driven; experience in target-led environments is preferred but not essential
Benefits
* Attractive pay plus commission, subject to targets
* 28 days paid annual leave, rising to 33 days after 2 years (includes 8 bank holidays; pro-rata calculated on contracted hours)
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Life Assurance - 4 times annual salary
* Company pension contribution of 4%
* Colleague discount of 20% across the Group (including 30% off own brand)
We take pride in our diverse and inclusive culture. If you think you can contribute through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you. Together, we’re better with pets.
Note: For more details on Values & Behaviours and other benefits, please review the company materials provided separately.
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