Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for the following vacancies:

• Body Detection Dog Handler
• Kennel Assistant
• Dog Trainer/Instructor Role
• Canine Recruits

VACANCY

Body Detection Dog Handler

Imagine a job that gives you the freedom to work one week on and one week off all year round? If you like the sound of this and would love to work with dogs on a daily basis, then this opportunity to join reputable UK based business Wagtail UK Ltd, is one not to be missed. Your working weeks will be in Northern France where your accommodation will be provided and at the end of each working week you will return to the UK to enjoy your time off.

Who will I be working with?

Wagtail UK Ltd is an international, multi-award-winning company, specialising in detection dogs and dog handler training. Established in 2003, Wagtail provides detection dogs and related services for government agencies including UK Border Force, HM Revenue and Customs, Police, Trading Standards and Armed Forces. The company specialises in detection dogs for explosives, drugs, tobacco and products of animal origin including ivory, bush meat and pangolin scale, and prides itself on a philosophy to deliver quality without compromise.

What will this role of Detection Dog Handler entail?

As a Detection Dog Handler, you will be part of a team providing support for a high-profile UK Government contract. Your duties will include, although not be limited to:

• Providing a high standard of service by carrying out external search exercises on vehicles and communicating to the Search Team for further investigation as necessary
• Carrying out general kennel duties, ensuring all areas are kept clean and sterile
• Ensuring the welfare of each dog in your care, including regular health checks, grooming and bathing, regular exercise and feeding
• Carrying out maintenance duties for all company property, ensuring vehicles are kept fuelled and cleaned regularly
• Completing a range of administrative reports including dog training, health checks, vehicle inspection and incident reports
• Participating in the introduction of new techniques and change in accordance with the needs of the service

What will I need to be considered for this Detection Dog Handler vacancy?

• Proven dog handling experience with search and / or patrol dogs is essential
• A natural affinity and confidence around dogs and a strong desire to learn
• Knowledge of animal husbandry requirements
• Great team player with excellent communication skills
• Full clean driving licence
• Superb organisation skills, with good attention to detail
• Basic IT skills
• A resilient nature with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Willingness to develop skills and undertake training to continuously progress
• A professional smart appearance
• Although not essential, the ability to speak French is desirable for this role.

 

What will I receive in return?

Salary:  £30,042.96-£31,338.96 per annum following successful completion of twelve-month probation period. Plus, fully expensed accommodation in France when on shift.

Hours of Work: Seven days per week, working on a one week on, one week off basis

Contract Type: Permanent contract upon completion of probation period and necessary qualifications.

Location: You’ll be working at client sites in Northern France. Please note that you will need to reside in and return to the UK at the end of your weekly rota.

Please note, due to the nature of the business, there is a strict selection and vetting process involved in the hiring for this position.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to info@wagtailuk.com 

VACANCY

Kennel Assistant – Calais, France

Imagine a job that gives you the freedom to work one week on and one week off all year round? If you like the sound of this and would love to work with dogs daily, then this opportunity to join reputable UK based business Wagtail UK Ltd, is one not to be missed. Your working weeks will be in Northern France where your accommodation will be provided and at the end of each working week you will return to the UK to enjoy your time off.

Who will I be working with?

Wagtail UK Ltd is an international, multi-award-winning company, specialising in detection dogs and dog handler training. Established in 2003, Wagtail provides detection dogs and related services for government agencies including UK Border Force, HM Revenue and Customs, Police, Trading Standards and Armed Forces.

We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Kennel assistant to join our team of dedicated staff. Previous experience working in a kennel environment is desirable and applicants should be competent handling a wide range of breeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with dogs and is used to working in a busy kennel establishment. This is a physically demanding role working in all weathers where your main roles and responsibilities will include:

Kennel Assistant Roles

• Animal Husbandry: Kennel Cleaning, Exercising Dogs, Feeding, administering medication etc.
• Enrichment activities.
• Dog grooming.
• Attending Vet appointments.
• Be competent in completing daily paperwork.
• Ensuring that our high levels of cleanliness are maintained.

Experience and Skills required:

• Experience in an animal boarding establishment
• Preferred experience on an animal studies course focusing on welfare, health, and behaviour.
• Be confident working with a variety of breeds and dogs with various behavioural issues.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner.
• Ability to problem solve and work in a fast-paced environment.
• A candidate who can use Initiative and be willing to have a hands-on approach.
• Proactivity and enthusiasm
• Baseline Personnel Security checks are required for this position.
• UK Driving Licence essential.
• A natural affinity and confidence around dogs and a strong desire to learn.
• Great team player with excellent communication skills
• Full clean driving licence
• Superb organisation skills, with good attention to detail
• Basic IT skills
• A resilient nature with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Willingness to develop skills and undertake training, to continuously progress.
• A professional smart appearance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shifts

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence – Essential
• Animal care certificate (Desirable)
• Grooming – (Desirable)

 

What will I receive in return?

Salary: £23,920.00 – 24,856.00 per annum following successful completion of twelve-month probation period. Plus, fully expensed accommodation in France when on shift.

Hours of Work: 12 hours a day, seven days per week, working on a one week on, one week off basis

Location: You will be working at our site in Northern France. Please note that you will need to reside in and return to the UK at the end of your weekly rota.

Your working weeks will be in Northern France where your accommodation will be provided and at the end of each working week you will return to the UK to enjoy your time off.

Contract Type: Permanent contract upon completion of probation period.

Please note, due to the nature of the business, there is a strict selection and vetting process involved in the hiring for this position.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to info@wagtailuk.com 

VACANCY

Dog Trainer/Instructor Role – North Wales

Who will I be working with?

Wagtail UK Ltd is an international, multi-award-winning company, specialising in detection dogs and dog handler training. Established in 2003, Wagtail provides detection dogs and related services for government agencies including UK Border Force, HM Revenue and Customs, Police, Trading Standards and Armed Forces. The company specialises in detection dogs for explosives, drugs, tobacco and products of animal origin including ivory, bush meat and pangolin scale, and prides itself on a philosophy to deliver quality without compromise.

Dog Trainer/Instructor Role

We are looking for an experienced detection dog trainer to work within our business, training detections dogs for a variety of roles.

This would mainly encompass training the following disciplines – drugs, tobacco, vapes, cash, explosives, meat, animal derived components, conservation and body detection dogs.

It is imperative that the candidate will be able to demonstrate current practical knowledge and experience for this role.

Mandatory Requirements

• Previous working dog training experience of 5 years
• Proven experience of training Detection Dogs to either DSTL, FREDD or NCTAS-P level
• Certification in the training of working dogs – as mentioned above
• Previous operational dog handler experience
• Instructional experience – desirable
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Pass an enhanced -DBS check
• National security vetting to CTC level
• Provide evidence for the right to work in the UK
• A 5 Year – checkable work history and proof of identification will be required for this role
• Hold a full driving licence for a minimum of 12 months – with a max of 3 penalty points

Additional Requirements

• Able to plan training programmes and deliver to agreed time scales
• Ability to access and select dogs for training programmes
• In depth knowledge of animal husbandry requirements
• Ensure the health and welfare of dogs is maintained to company standard
• Depth in knowledge for a variety of different dog training methods
• Maintain and ensure safe handling of training samples

Personal Requirements

• Self-motivated and meticulous, with the ability to work to highest standards in a regulated environment.
• Willingness to develop skills and undertake training to continuously progress
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• Able to conduct continuation training reports on a weekly and monthly basis, in maintaining and meet licensing requirements
• Exceptional organisation skills
• A resilient nature with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to carry out tasks on a computer or hand-held device
• Great team player and be able to operate on your own initiative with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A professional manner and smart appearance
• Have the physical ability – movement, co-ordination and dexterity, to operate in different climatic and environmental conditions

 

What will I receive in return?

Salary: £36,000.00 per year – based on a 40hr week

Hours of Work: Mainly 5 days per week – flexibility will also be required at times

Location: Based in North Wales at our training centre but with the flexibility to work away from home to support continuation training activities with handlers, based in different geographical locations

Contract Type: Permanent contract upon completion of probation period and necessary qualifications.

Please note, due to the nature of the business, there is a strict selection and vetting process involved in the hiring for this position.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to info@wagtailuk.com