Apprentice Kennel Assistant
Storwood Kennels
YORK (YO42 4SY)
Closes in 17 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 March 2026
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Summary
To be involved in all aspects of the kennels. Split between indoor and outdoor working. Handling all breeds of dogs. walking twice daily. Working as a team. Dealing with customers, checking in and out of the dogs.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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To Be Discussed at Interview
- Training course
- Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Regular pattern of days– 2 week rota– alternate weekend working.
4 days week 1/ 5days week 2
Approx Start and Finish times– 7.30am- 5.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 16 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Cleaning kennels & exercise pens
- Walking dogs
- Preparing food & feeding dogs
- Supervise play sessions
- Bathing & grooming dogs
- Customer services
Where you'll work
OAKLAND FARM
STORWOOD
YORK
YO42 4SY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
Training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
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Training schedule
Typical training will consist of four days per week in the workplace gaining practical, on-the-job experience, and one day per week in the classroom completing the knowledge-based learning and off-the-job training required for the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3/D)
- Maths (grade 3/D)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Weekend work will be required as part of this role.
The position is based in a rural location with limited public transport. Applicants must ensure they can reliably travel to both the workplace and the training provider in line with working hours.
If shortlisted, you may be asked to attend more than one interview and will also complete a college interview as part of the apprenticeship enrolment process.
This is a physically demanding role and will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions. The role may include standing for long periods, lifting materials, using equipment and tools, and working in environments that may involve heat, cold, heights, or chemicals.
About this employer
Storwood Kennels is a well-established, professional dog boarding kennel where animal welfare is always the top priority. The business has 26 kennels and is licensed to care for up to 60 dogs, providing boarding and day care services for a wide range of breeds. The kennels also occasionally board prison service dogs, although apprentices will not be responsible for handling these.
As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of kennel work while being supported by an experienced team. The role offers a varied working day with both indoor and outdoor tasks, including cleaning kennels and exercise areas, walking dogs, preparing and feeding meals, supervising play sessions, assisting with bathing and grooming, and supporting customer service tasks such as checking dogs in and out.
After this apprenticeship
- Full Time job on completion / Progression onto Level 3 qualification
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
Jade Bishop
apprenticeshipenquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk
01964553056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020269.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)