Trainee Dog Handlers

Employer: GSS
Location:  UK Wide
Deadline30 Sep 2016


We have a requirement for ‘Trainee Dog Handlers‘

A career as a General Purpose Canine Handler or Specialist Detection Canine Handler is currently in high demand and can be an exceptionally rewarding one. Often you will be deployed at high risk or high profile sites – tasked with the protection of people, places and/or products.

We will accept applications from candidates without formal training such (NASDU Level 2 or equivalent) – though those without prior training will be offered the opportunity to attend our own fully accredited Professional Working Dog Handler Qualification Course.

You will be required to fund your own course placement but funding support is available for those on benefits or leaving the armed services.

Candidates who successfully complete our course will receive an external accreditation at Level 3 from the Open College Network (OCN) and will be guaranteed an interview to explore employment opportunities within our company. General Purpose Dog Handlers can then go on to realistically earn between £24k-£30k per year.

To commence work as a General Purpose Dog Handler – you will be required to hold a valid SIA Licence. GSS can also offer advice on canine procurement, as owning your own suitable canine is another pre-requisite of employment in this field.

Closing date: Friday 30th September 2016

If interested in this role – please submit your CV for consideration. Or for further details please email kevin.wootton@global-support.org (quoting Ref: GSSTDH1) or write to: GSS (UK) Ltd, HR, Great Oak Farm, Mag Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0TF

For a confidential discussion through our recruitment opportunities, please contact 0845 519 8602

GSS (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.