Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
You'll learn to safely groom different dog breeds and sizes to a high standard within a supportive team. Training is hands-on, covering products, equipment, handling, styling, dog behaviour, canine first aid, and modern grooming techniques.
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Closing Date: 11-04-2026
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£15,470 a year
Working week
Tuesday - Friday 09:00-17:00. Saturdays 09:30-13:00. One weekday would be your college day. One Saturday off per month. 20-minute paid lunch break per day.
Expected duration
1 Year
Possible start date
04-05-2026
Date posted
20-02-2026
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
2000016936
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
On an average day you will be (once training in each process has been undertaken):
- Bathing and drying dogs ready for a qualified groomer to complete their groom
- Prepping to include pads and hygiene trim
- Clipping nails
- Cleaning ears
- Learning to use clippers and scissors and follow grooming lines on different dog breeds
- Ensuring the salon is cleaned and tidied during the day and also at the end of each day
- Maintaining equipment (cleaning/disinfecting clipper blades for example)
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Dog Groomer Level 2.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
If the apprentice shows that they can perform full grooms to a high standard by the end of the apprenticeship, there may be a position available at Dog Hairs Grooming Room, but it depends on the business needs and staffing levels at that time.
Alternatively, on completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate could gain employment within another salon or set up on their own as a dog groomer.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Team working Physical fitness Hard working Confident in animal handling Keen to listen and learn Loves dogs (and other animals)
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 2/E or above) Desired
GCSE Mathematics (Grade 2/E or above) Desired
Things to consider
- We groom all sizes/weights of dogs, and they can be unpredictable. Whilst we employ all available means of manual handling methods, working in pairs and using equipment that can be height adjusted, it is a very physical job
- We use blasters and driers as part of the grooming process and these generate noise. PPE is obviously provided but doesn’t eliminate all noise, so this position may not suit someone who is noise sensitive
About the employer
Dog Hairs Grooming Room is based in Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
We have been open since 2017 and have a large clientele of dogs and now also offer cat grooming.
We work as a team of 3, including Sacha the owner, Katie a full-time groomer who did her apprenticeship with us (finishing over 3 years ago), and Mia who will soon be sitting her apprenticeship end of placement exam.
Employer
Dog Hairs Grooming Room
https://www.facebook.com/doghairs.co.uk/
Address
34 DERBY ROAD
MELBOURNE
DERBY
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Intermediate
Dog groomer (level 2)
