Kennels / Transport Officer Walthamstow Contract £14.84 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Kennels/Transport Officer. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs Purpose To ensure that all dogs at the Councils kennelling facility are properly cared for and in good health. This will include the cleansing of the kennels and other areas, provision of suitable food, water, bedding, exercise, veterinary care and sleeping considerations. This will include the transportation of dogs as required. Successful candidates will be responsible for caring and good health of all dogs in Council facilities, collecting, accepting dogs into facility as well as arranging for and carrying out the removal out of the facility. Requirements: Driving licence Own transport Experience of working in kennels environment in all weathers Experience in handling of aggressive and dangerous dogs Working knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act Working knowledge of the Dangerous Dogs Act Ability to work with minimum supervision Duties: (including but not limited to) Making sure that dogs are in good health and properly cared for whilst in kennels and being transported Animal Welfare Cleanliness of kennels Awareness of reportable or communicable disease Transportation of dogs Dealing with member of the public Dealing with confrontation Reporting defect to vehicle and equipment Work shift pattern, working out