Job Opportunities in Ireland

Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ 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.

Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for an Aquatics Assistant for our Portlaoise store.

What you will do:

• Customer Engagement- Offer personalised advice to customers in both the aquatics area and on the sales floor, assisting the wider team in maintaining a clean and inviting environment.
• Consultation-Advise customers to ensure their pets are receiving the best possible care. Be an advocate for responsible pet ownership and share your expertise with the wider team so they can provide support in your absence and uphold the same standards.
• Pet Care- Ensure our fish friends are happy and healthy by providing proper feeding, care, and housing tailored to their specific needs. Keep their tanks and aquatic systems clean, following all applicable guidelines, regulations and hygiene management.
• Delivery management- Welcome new fish arrivals with care, ensuring health checks, proper accommodations, and documentation in line with legal and company standards.

What you will bring:

• Previous fish keeping experience and knowledge of aquatic systems
• Flexibility to work across the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays.
• Make a splash with your strong communication skills and welcoming attitude towards customers
• Fuel your passion for animals and dive deeper into the world of aquatics

Why join us?

• Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service
• 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, maternity/paternity leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• 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. Aquatics assistants are enrolled in our company provided expert Aquatics knowledge programme after initial onboarding.
• We are closed Easter Sunday, St. Stephen’s day and Christmas Day
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free Uniform