Trainee Dog Warden - Nights!

Job Description

Trainee Night Dog Warden – Slough (London & Surrounding Counties)
Hours: 4pm–4am | Rotating Shifts | 365-Day Operation
Contract: Temp to Perm
Van Provided

Start Your Career as a Trainee Dog Warden!

Wise Employment are recruiting on behalf of a respected organisation dedicated to the safe, compassionate handling of stray dogs across London and the South East. Full training is provided — no previous warden experience needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely collect, handle and transport stray, nervous or aggressive dogs

• Take dogs to kennels, Battersea Dogs Home, foster carers or reunite them with owners

• Work with vets to ensure sick or injured dogs receive prompt treatment

• Feed, settle, and care for dogs in kennels

• Maintain clean, safe environments

• Complete accurate reports and records using provided systems

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Week 2: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  A rotating pattern of 4-on/3-off followed by 3-on/4-off (12-hour shifts).

Essential Requirements

• Experience caring for or working with dogs

• Able to work independently and stay calm in challenging situations

• Physically fit (lifting dogs and equipment)

• Basic IT skills (Outlook, Excel, tablets)

• Full UK manual driving licence (2+ years, max 3 points)

• Aged 22+ (insurance requirement)

• Able to pass a DBS check

What’s on Offer

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

• Opportunity for the role to become permanent

• Meaningful, hands-on work in animal welfare

• Fully equipped company van provided

If you're reliable, compassionate, and ready for a truly unique role, apply today!

Be part of a mission-driven organisation on the frontline of animal welfare. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a real difference to dogs in need.