Who We Are:We are the #1 pet supplier in Europe with more than 15,000 employees, over 2,700 stores and pet salons, and a constantly growing digital world. But: we are not satisfied yet, because we want to make the life of pets and humans easier, better and happier every day.Driven by our vision "Happier Pets. Happier People," we are creating a unique pet ecosystem that combines online and brick & mortar stores, digital services, data-based solutions and state-of-the-art logistics. To do this, we need ambitious people who love animals and strive to create the future - with first-class prospects for their own development. With us, the love of animals and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally are inseparable.Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer with 34 stores in the Republic of Ireland – located in Westmeath (Mullingar), Tipperary (Clonmel), Wexford (Gorey), Carlow, Waterford, Cork (Ballincollig, Blackpool, Mahon, Midleton & Turners Cross), Dublin (Blanchardstown, Coolock, Finglas, Tallaght Arena, Tallaght Belgard, Liffey Valley, Omni, Leopardstown & Nutgrove), Kildare (Naas, Newbridge & Maynooth), Wicklow (Bray), Limerick, Longford, Louth (Drogheda and Dundalk), Meath (Ashbourne and Navan), Sligo, Kerry (Tralee & Killarney) and Laois (Portlaoise).Description:Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland.Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier.We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Mullingar StoreStart your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provideWhy join us?· Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service· KPI Related bonus· Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon· Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays.· Refer a friend scheme· State of the art grooming salon and full grooming equpiment· Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path.· Community-A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals· Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans.· Employee assistance programme· Cycle to work SchemeWhat you will bring:· Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends· Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds· Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard.· Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents.· Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.· A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet.· Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming.What you will do:· Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners and providing advice and recommendations of the related product assortment.· Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms.· Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly.· Sanitization and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff.· Product Knowledge – Promote Grooming Services and provide expert advice on products.INDHPSkills and attributes:
