Pet Caretaker

Job Description

Job Description:

📍 Waltham on the Wolds
💷 £26,600 -£30,100
🎁 + Rota allowance, Company performance bonus & Exceptional Benefits

⏰ 9.5 hours per day on rotation (average of 37.5 hours per week)

🌟 Why Join Us?

As Pet Caretaker at Mars, you will work in a team environment to provide daily care and management for the pets in our Pet Centre

⭐ What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary £26,600 -£30,100
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Experience with Dogs/Cats: Hands-on interaction, ideally in a kennel, shelter, or research setting.
• Animal Health Knowledge: Understanding of pet wellness and care needs.
• Grooming/Training Experience: Familiarity with basic grooming tools and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Adaptability: Willing to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Driver’s license: Full driving license essential.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Safety and Quality: Maintain a strict adherence to safety and quality protocols; proactively identify and make suggestions to resolved issues, ensuring a safe, hygienic, and enriching environment for all people and pets.
• Training & Behaviour Work: Conduct behavioural assessments, obedience sessions, and implement individualized training plans following Mars Standards
• Enrichment & Welfare: Plan and execute physical/mental stimulation activities like play sessions, socialization, and grooming in line with standard operation procedures
• Health Monitoring: Carry out basic health checks, observations and provide support with delivering medical treatments.
• Support for Research Work: Accurate data and sample collection for research studies.

🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”
• Access world-class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package