Full-time, £12.60 - £12.60 per hour
Location: 4A, Goldstone Retail Park, Newtown Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN 3 7PN
Overview
Join Our Grooming Team: Professional Dog Stylist Wanted! At Pets at Home, we’re passionate about pets and it shows. Our Pet Care Centres across the UK include grooming salons, retail stores and veterinary practices, all dedicated to delivering the very best care and exceptional care for pets and the people who love them.
Role
We’re currently seeking a skilled and passionate Dog Stylist / Groomer to join our busy, vibrant salon. In this hands‑on role, you’ll take the lead on grooming appointments, delivering high‑quality grooms with care, precision and a personal touch. You’ll be interacting with pet owners daily, so strong communication and customer service skills are a must.
Responsibilities
* Lead grooming appointments, ensuring pets look great and feel great.
* Perform bathing, drying, trimming, brush and nail grooming to breed‑specific styling and finishing.
* Communicate with pet owners about grooming needs, safety and care.
* Support salon health, safety and hygiene standards.
* Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming experience.
* Stay up‑to‑date on grooming techniques, products and best practices.
Qualifications
* Experienced dog groomer with a strong grooming background (bathing, drying, finishing).
* Hold a recognised grooming qualification.
* Customer‑focused, friendly and professional approach.
* Flexible and reliable; able to work a variable schedule across six days a week (minimum 24 hours a week, with potential for more during busy periods).
* Team‑oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced retail environment.
* Goal‑driven, experience in target‑led environments preferred but not essential.
Benefits
* Competitive pay plus commission *subject to targets.
* 28 days paid annual leave, rising to 33 after 2 years (pro‑rata on contracted hours).
* Extra birthday day off.
* Life assurance 4 times your annual salary.
* Company pension contribution 4%.
* Colleague discount 20% across the Group (Pets at Home, Pets Grooming, Vets for Pets), including 30% off own brand.
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