Kennel Assistant Apprentice
- Location
Mickleover, Derby - Employer
Longcroft Boarding Kennels - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
We are looking for enthusiastic animal loving apprentice who are keen to gain a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship. The right candidate needs to love being with animals and work well with within a team.
Whilst working as an apprentice at Longcroft, your jobs will include (but not be limited to):
- Cleaning kennels
- Walking dogs
- Washing animals
- Feeding
- Giving medication
- Keeping the facilities and area clean and tidy
You must love animals, be flexible and hardworking. Due to the location of the kennels, you must have access to your own vehicle, or be reliably brought to and from the location each day.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Friday, October 3, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
Company website: https://www.longcroftboardingkennels.co.uk/
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications Required
- GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
- You will be working towards the Animal Care and Welfare Assistant level 2 apprenticeship qualification provided through Haddon Training
- Level 1 or 2 maths and/ or English training for Functional Skills also provided, if required
Personal Qualities
- Team working
- Patient
Prospects
For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity for full time employment after the apprenticeship.
Other Information
The location is not reachable by public transport, so you must be able to get too and from the location reliably each day.
Shift Pattern: Week 1 - 8:00-12:00 and 14:00- 17:00 4 days. Week 2 - 8:00-12:00 and 14:00- 17:00 6 days. To include every other weekend.
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Haddon Training Ltd
Haddon Training, est. in 1997 has a rich and established history primarily working with people of all ages who are undertaking work-based traineeships and apprenticeships in Horse Care, Animal Care and Business. In 2021 Haddon Training became part of the Educ8 Group, enabling it to expand and grow further than ever before.
Haddon Training is the preferred training provider for British Eventing and British Showjumping. As an award-winning, Ofsted Grade 2 'Good' training provider, they deliver high-quality work-based vocational qualifications.
Haddon Training delivers traineeships and apprenticeships across England as well as apprenticeships throughout Wales.
