Kennels and Cattery Assistant Apprentice
Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery · Burnedge · posted 2 July 2026
Wage
£15,808 to £25,114.96 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Starts
14 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
- Looking after dogs' welfare
- Cleaning of kennels and cattery
- Feeding the dogs and cats
- Walking the dogs and providing exercise
- Monitoring behaviours of animals and looking for changes that need reporting to manager
Your training
- Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship standard
- On site at employer’s location
- Apprentice will attend a half day online classroom session with college staff for theory
Where it leads
- Further room for development where vacancies become available
- Opportunities - based on performance, would become permanent member of staff
About Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Burnedge Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a family run business that provides accommodation, love and care for your pets while you're away.
Things to consider
- Good work ethic
- Good time keeping
- Motivated
- Working outside in all weathers
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessTime keeping
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade Level 2 or equivalent) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade Level 2 or equivalent) — essential
Where you'll work
- MOORGATE COTTAGE, BROAD LANE, BURNEDGE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4QD