Dog Groomer Apprentice (My Dog Barber)
Newcastle upon Tyne. NE2 1LA. Course level:
Level 2 Course Duration:
16 months Application Deadline Date:
28.4.26 Weekly Hours:
30-40 hours 4-5 days per week, 08:30-17:00 Salary:
£8 p/h Positions:
1 Accommodation:
None provided About this opportunity:
My Dog Barber is a professional, multi-site dog grooming business operating across the North East, alongside a dedicated Training Academy. We specialise in high-quality, welfare-led grooming, delivered through structured systems, clear processes, and consistent standards across all locations. We are not a traditional grooming salon; we are an organised, standards-driven business focused on developing skilled, confident groomers in a supportive, professional environment. This could be the perfect opportunity for you. My Dog Barber is offering a Dog Grooming Apprenticeship within a professional, fast-paced salon environment across our locations. A typical day will involve supporting the grooming process from start to finish, including bathing, drying, and preparing dogs to a high standard, assisting stylists, learning structured grooming techniques through hands-on experience, maintaining cleanliness and organisation, and supporting the team to keep the day running smoothly. You will gain real salon experience alongside structured training, helping you build the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to develop a long-term career in dog grooming. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Welcoming clients and supporting arrival processes
- Bathing, drying, and preparing dogs
- Assisting with handling and basic services (nails, teeth cleaning)
- Supporting stylists and maintaining salon standards
- Hands-on experience in a busy, professional salon
- Structured training through our Training Academy
- Skills in preparation, styling, and canine care
- Support from an experienced team
- Is reliable and takes responsibility for their role and attendance
- Is comfortable working within clear structure, systems, and guidance
- Has a calm and patient approach to handling dogs
- Is willing to learn, take feedback, and improve over time
- Works well as part of a team and contributes to a positive environment
- Understands that grooming is a physical, hands-on job that requires focus and consistency
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprenticeship
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship. Things to consider KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
Applicants may not hear if they are unsuccessful due to the popularity of our vacancies.
The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
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