Kennels and Cattery Assistant Apprentice
Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery · MOORGATE COTTAGE, BROAD LANE, BURNEDGE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4QD
- Salary
- £15,808 to £25,114.96 a year
- Level
- Intermediate
- Course
- Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 17 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 1 Year 2 Months
- Hours per week
- 38 hours
- Working week
- 08:00 - 12:00 & 15:00 - 17.30 or 08:00 - 12: 00 & 17.30 - 19.30. 38 hours on average per week. Over 7 days (working days to be confirmed). Rota basis for weekend.
- Positions
- 1
About the role
Kennel assistant; cleaning, exercising, feeding, monitoring animal behaviour, checking dogs and cat's mental/physical stimulation. Work on own initiative, demanding role in all weather conditions. New or experience welcome, experience with animals.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Time keeping
Qualifications
- GCSE · English · 4/C or Equivalent · Essential
- GCSE · Maths · 4/C or Equivalent · Essential
Things to consider
<ul> <li>Good work ethic</li> <li>Good time keeping</li> <li>Motivated</li> <li>Working outside in all weathers</li> </ul>
About Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a family run business that provides accommodation, love and care for your pets while you're away.
Visit employer websiteTraining provider
THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED · Agriculture, environmental and animal care · Level 2
Vacancy reference: 2000046073 · Posted 3 Aug 2026