Explosive Detection Dog Handler

Explosive Detection Dog Handler

Rate: £17.52 / hr (avg. 176hrs / month)

Annual Salary: £37,002.24 + 3% pension

• Overtime (time and a half over 176 hrs)
• Bank holidays paid at double time
• 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Equivalent leave for dog kennelling
• Company vehicle and fuel card for work travel (no commuting costs)
• Travel / accommodation covered for national deployments + tax-free subsistence

Location:

Primarily London, with national travel as required.

• You will be fully trained to Home Office NCTAS-P standard (in-house or police dog centre)
• Once trained, conduct proactive explosive searches and high-visibility patrols
• Respond to unattended items
• Advise clients on detection capabilities
• House and care for 2 company dogs (all costs covered)
• Maintain dogs’ welfare, training, and performance
• Comply with BS8517, H&S policies, and client/site instructions

• Must live within commuting distance of London
• Ability to house and transport dogs
• Flexible and able to work 12-hr shifts, sometimes at short notice
• Team player, self-motivated, and physically fit
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
• Eligible to work in the UK; CTC vetting required

• Experience with working dogs
• SIA Door Supervisor Licence (can be supported)
• First Aid at Work (can be supported)
• Security or guarding experience preferred

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:

• Personal Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Discount shopping platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme