At a Glance
- Tasks: Groom dogs and cats with care, providing high-quality services in a calm environment.
- Company: Pawpadour Dog & Cat Grooming Salon, known for exceptional work and a supportive team.
- Benefits: Earn £15 per hour, enjoy 28 days holiday, and access a £500 training budget.
- Other info: Work in a crate-free salon with a friendly team and diverse grooming styles.
- Why this job: Join a salon that values quality over quantity and invests in your growth.
- Qualifications: Previous grooming experience and excellent handling skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Pawpadour Dog & Cat Grooming Salon is a small, independent grooming salon with a loyal client base and a genuine reputation for exceptional work. We're not a high-volume factory-line groomer; we're a calm, crate-free salon where quality, skill, and animal welfare come first. If you're a groomer who takes real pride in your finishing work and wants to keep growing your craft, this is a salon where that's noticed and rewarded.
We specialise in Teddy Bear trims, Asian Fusion styling, breed standard grooming, hand scissoring, creative styling, deshedding treatments, cat grooming, and ultrasonic teeth cleaning, so you'll be working across a genuinely varied and interesting client base.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Dog Groomer / Stylist to join our team across our Tooting and Kingston salons. You'll groom independently, bring strong handling skills, and consistently produce high-quality work - around 4 to 5 dogs per day, with the time to do it properly rather than being rushed.
- Groom 4 to 5 dogs per day to a consistently high standard
- Carry out full grooms including bathing, drying, clipping, hand scissoring, nail trimming, and ear cleaning
- Safely handle dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment
- Work independently and manage your daily schedule efficiently
- Welcome clients, discuss grooming requirements, and provide professional advice
- Book appointments, process payments, and manage customer enquiries
- Build strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service
- Work as part of a friendly team while being confident working alone when required
What We're Looking For
- Previous professional dog grooming experience
- Ability to complete high-quality grooms independently
- Excellent scissoring and finishing skills
- Good knowledge of breed trims and coat types
- Calm, patient, and kind approach to animal handling
- Friendly, confident, and professional when speaking with clients
- Comfortable using booking systems and taking payments
- Reliable, organised, and able to work efficiently throughout the day
- Passion for learning and developing your grooming skills
What We Offer
- £15 per hour
- £500 annual training budget - put towards courses, workshops, or specialist certifications of your choice
- 28 days paid holiday, pension scheme & staff discounts
- Employee mentoring programme
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive team
- A relaxed, crate-free salon environment
- Work with a huge variety of breeds and grooming styles
- A salon that values quality over quantity and genuinely backs continuous learning
- Real opportunity to build a loyal client base and grow your reputation with us
Location
Applicants must live within a 45-minute commute of one of our salons (Tooting or Kingston). Applications outside this range unfortunately cannot be progressed.
If you're passionate about grooming, take real pride in your finishing work, and want to join a salon that invests in its team as much as its clients, we'd love to hear from you.
Dog Groomer / Stylist employer: PAWPADOUR I Dog Grooming & Styling in London
Pawpadour Dog Grooming Salon is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and crate-free environment that prioritises both the well-being of pets and the professional growth of our staff. With competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a dedicated training budget, we empower our groomers to refine their skills while enjoying a supportive work culture in the vibrant areas of Tooting and Kingston. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values quality grooming and continuous development.
Contact Details:
PAWPADOUR I Dog Grooming & Styling in London Recruitment Team
