Trainee Dog Warden - Nights

Night Dog Warden – Trainee Position

Location: Slough-based (covering London & surrounding counties)
Shift Pattern: 4pm – 4am | Rotating Shifts | 365 Days a Year Operation

Are you passionate about dogs and ready for a truly unique and rewarding career?
Do you want to make a real difference to animal welfare every single night?

We are proud to partner with a well-established, highly respected company that specialises in the humane handling of stray dogs. As part of their growing team, we are recruiting 1 Trainee Dog Warden, ideally based in the Slough area, to work nights across London and the South East.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Safely collecting stray dogs, including those that may be frightened or aggressive.
• Transporting dogs to kennels, Battersea Dogs Home, foster carers, or reuniting them with owners.
• Working with vets to ensure sick or injured dogs receive the treatment they need.
• Providing hands-on care — feeding, settling dogs into kennels, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.
• Completing detailed reports and records to ensure every animal’s journey is documented and traceable.

Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 2: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• All shifts are from 4pm to 4am and rotate weekly.
• You’ll be working on a 4-on, 3-off / 3-on, 4-off basis – giving you plenty of rest days too!

Who We’re Looking For:

• Dog lovers! You must have experience caring for or working with dogs.
• Self-starters – you’ll often work independently and need to be resourceful and calm under pressure.
• Someone IT-savvy – basic knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and tablets is required.
• Drivers – Full manual UK driving licence (held for 2+ years, max 3 points).
• Physically fit – capable of lifting dogs and crates safely.
• Over 22 years old (for insurance purposes).
• Able to pass a DBS background check (mandatory).

 A fully equipped company van will be provided.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation that’s on the front line of animal welfare.
• Full training provided – no prior warden experience necessary.
• Opportunity for long-term employment – this role could become permanent.
• Work that’s challenging, varied, and incredibly rewarding.

Ready to Start Your Next Adventure?

If you’re passionate about dogs and want a job that truly matters, apply now!
We’ll be in touch shortly to discuss your application.

This position is seeking someone on a temporary to permanent basis!

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be a hero to dogs in need. Don’t miss it!