Dog Grooming Trainee

Dogwood Crowborough Grooming Spa Published 30/03/2026

Unit 3 Feedback Factory, Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2JL

10.85 - 12.71 per hour

Permanent

Part-time

Part time - 24 hours a week across 4 days a week, working 9am-4pm.

Dogwood has grown through the years, however it is still very much a family business at heart. We quickly identify individuals who are keen to progress and will provide them with the necessary training and experience to do so.

We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. We continue to grow and now have over 40 salons around the country.

We are looking for experienced, customer focused, friendly trainees who have a genuine enthusiasm for pets to join our salons.

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Stylist within our Dogwood salon covering Crowborough.

Responsibilities of a Trainee Stylist:

• Demonstrating a hands-on approach to train to Dogwoods high standards.
• Supporting your stylist in preparing the dogs ready for their groom.
• Responsible for the sales performance of the salon.
• Booking and managing appointments.
• Delivering high standards of customer service.
• Going 'the extra mile' for every customer
• Ensuring first class spa presentation by our high level of housekeeping and maintenance of equipment.
• Completing a Grooming portfolio to track your training and progress.

Requirements of a Trainee Stylist:

• A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our values
• A confident and positive approach to handling dogs
• Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets
• A thirst for continued training and team development
• The drive and determination to work equally well as part of a busy team and under own initiative.

Benefits of becoming a Trainee Stylist with Dogwood:

• The most extensive training and development plan in the industry with our Dogwood curriculum containing different training documents and dedicated Academy classroom sessions.
• Custom uniform and high quality equipment provided
• Other reward systems in place to boost your wage!
• Staff discount of 35% on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Grooming Salons
• Tools, articles, and support to help manage mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Offers across a large range of retail and wellbeing brands, including discounts on gym memberships and fun days out!
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

This role will involve heavy lifting.

If you're eager to get stuck in, want to enhance your career and make a real difference, discover your spot at Dogwood and submit your application today.