Job Description

Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity?

Join our team as we recruit caring animal enthusiasts to be part of our search team dedicated to making a difference.

As a team member, you will play a vital role in reuniting lost pets with their concerned owners, bringing happiness and comfort to families in distress. Your responsibilities will include conducting physical searches, distributing flyers, and collaborating with the community to find the missing pets.

Animal Search UK has been the leading online platform for lost pets in the UK, reuniting pet owners with their cherished companions since 1999.

This thrilling new position is located at our Chester headquarters, where candidates must check in before each search assignment. The role encompasses all UK regions and involves significant travel. Joining our Missing Pet Search Team guarantees in-depth training on animal behaviour and search methods for various species like cats, dogs, tortoises, llamas, and more.

ideal candidates for this role possess a deep love for animals, a keen eye for detail, and excellent communication skills. As a member of the Missing Pet Search Team, you will play a crucial role in helping distraught pet owners find their beloved animals. Each search assignment will challenge your problem-solving abilities and require both patience and persistence.

In addition to the rewarding nature of the job, working at Animal Search UK offers a supportive work environment where teamwork and compassion are highly valued. Our dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, and your contribution will be instrumental in achieving this mission.

If you are passionate about reuniting lost pets with their families and eager to embark on a meaningful career that makes a real impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Animal Search UK. Join us in making a difference, one pet at a time.

Your duties and responsibilities entail:

Operating the company's search van

Conducting door-to-door enquiries

Posting posters and distributing leaflets

Performing physical searches using specialized techniques

Employing basic media skills for search day footage

Using professional search equipment

Demonstrating expertise in animal handling and behaviour

Being ready for overnight stays as needed (accommodation and expenses provided)

Displaying compassion and empathy towards clients

Requirements:

A clean UK driving license is necessary for a minimum of 12 months, with some van driving experience being advantageous but not mandatory. Furthermore, the license must be manual.

Must have a love for animals, be understanding, empathetic, and energetic.

Possess strong communication skills.

Expected to be active throughout the day, typically walking up to 5 miles on search days.

Benefits:

Convenient on-site parking

Flexible working days

Reimbursement for expenses

The position operates on a self-employed basis. On average, team members in this role have conducted 2 searches per month over the past year. Normally, we will request your availability each Sunday for the upcoming week.

Please be aware that consistent work is not assured and is best suited for supplementing your current income or individuals who are retired.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: From 100.00 per day

Benefits:

Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Driving: 1 year (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 14/11/2025
Expected start date: 24/11/2025