Dog Walker Part-time - Bolton, United Kingdom - We Love Pets Bolton

We Love Pets Bolton

Verified Company

Bolton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

About Us

Walkers needed to cover Bolton area. Part-time position, including weekend work
We are looking for professional, caring people to join our multiple award-winning pet care business.

Currently we have an opening for a dog walker and are looking for someone animal focused and reliable to help us deliver on our strict customer promise.

All our walkers are comprehensively insured, DBS checked and pet first aid trained (we'll train you) and in case of an emergency you also have access to an emergency vet.

It is important to us that our customers feel reassured that their pets are in the best hands and that you find your job as enjoyable as possible

Main duties

Drive to and from customer's homes to pick up and drop off up to three dogs at a time. It will never be more than 4 as we don't pack walk.
Ensure the security and cleanliness of customers' homes when coming in and out of premises.
Transport dogs safely to and from their walks in own vehicle.
Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions.
Understand special requests and specific conditions for each dog, and treat them all with love and attention.
Ensure each dog is getting plenty of physical exercise and a toilet break.
Ensure the safety of the dogs you are walking and anyone else around them, by following the Health and Safety policy and keeping dogs on the lead (unless requested otherwise).
Remove pet waste and dispose of accordingly.
Take photos of the dogs in their care.
Communicate clearly with managers and customers regularly.
Refresh water, wipe paws and towel wet dogs down.
Attend customer visits with their Manager.
Meet regularly with manager to discuss progress, performance and development. Ensure schedules and hours are up to date each week.

Requirements:

You will have local area knowledge of Bolton and know all the best walks

Be able to drive to and from customer homes, in your own vehicle and walk in all weathers.
Be able to lift, exercise, handle and restrain dogs. You need to be physically fit.
You must be able to write well and communicate clearly with clients and their manager.
Able to follow instructions as well as being able to think on your feet and make decisions quickly when it comes to dealing with unexpected problems/situations that may arise during a walk.
Have a mobile phone and daily Internet access. Be able to respond quickly to customer walk enquiries (these will come through your manager).
Have your own reliable transportation (with insurance, tax & MOT) and knowledge of the area (or access to sat nav equipment).
Training and induction
Submit a police and reference check.
Take and pass the Pet First Aid Certification course (course will be paid for by We Love Pets).
Carry out a trial walk and training to ensure suitability.
Undergo any training, as deemed necessary by We Love Pets, at all stages of their employment.