Animal Care Assistant

Job description Permanent position 2 and a half days with occasional overtime. Days will be fixed after the training and trial period is over. We anticipate these days being, Monday, Saturday full day, half day Friday. Hours are 8.30 to 17.45 full day, 8.30-1.00 half day. Monday - Saturday Please note this is not a summer job position, it is for a permanent member of staff Duties will include but are not limited to:- Caring for the animals in the shop, this includes daily feeding and watering and cleaning out animal cages. Serving customers. Helping with stock orders, moving of stock and the filling of shelves. Working on the till. General retail activities. Cleaning of animal cages. Cleaning of the shop and stock. Making grooming parlour appointments, answering the phone. Providing good customer service. Dealing with customer returns and queries. Must be computer literate. After a suitable time period, Cashing up of tills. Requirements, Previous pet shop experience is not necessary, but would be desirable. We are happy to provide training. You would be working within an established team, in a well-known and respected business. On the job training will be provided on all aspects of the work. Further education will be required as part of the role. This may come in many forms, online, in person, written or presentation. The applicant must be open to this as it now a requirement of the law. Applicants will need to have 5 GCSEs grade A-C including maths and English or equivalent, and an animal care qualification. The animal care qualification is non negotiable. The law dictates my staff must have at least a level 2 animal care qualification. Salary will be minimum wage. 4 weeks paid holiday prorated. No sick pay. Staff discount after trial period. Please do not call the shop regarding this position as there will not be anyone to speak to. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Salary: £8.60 - £11.44 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week Benefits: Employee discount Store discount Schedule: Day shift Education: GCSE or equivalent (required) Experience: Practical hands on animal care: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Level 3 Animal care/management (preferred) Animal care qualification (required) Reference ID: Part time, week day, permanent Expected start date: 05/02/2024 Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £8.60-£11.44 per hour Expected hours: No less than 20 per week Benefits: Employee discount Store discount Schedule: Day shift Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Retail sales: 1 year (preferred) customer service: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Animal care qualification (required) Ability to Commute: Croydon, CR0 8EB (preferred) Work Location: In person