Despite some UK industries struggling to fill job vacancies, the pet trade remains an attractive proposition with companies being able to recruit talented people.

That’s the view of recruitment expert Lynda Ward, of Pet Trade Solutions, who said: “In my opinion I doubt there will be a shortage of applicants, as this trade is popular and has become known as a recession-proof industry.”

But she warned: “Really good candidates are a different story and prospective employers need to be careful not to be too swayed by all singing, all dancing CVs.

“As I predicted, salaries have continued to rise and keep pace with other industries as never before, therefore increasing the prospect of attracting the right calibre of employee.

“Job seekers expectations are high as they know they are in a ‘seller’s market’ at present and salary demands have overtaken job satisfaction as their first consideration.

“Time will tell, but, in the strange times we are living in, we should count ourselves lucky to be in such a buoyant trade which enables employers to pay well for the best.”

Lynda said in an article last October: “Since founding Pet Trade Solutions in 2000 I have specialised in bespoke recruitment for the pet industry and have headhunted from within or outside the industry, for UK and overseas clients and roles, at all levels … and have rarely seen such a plethora of job vacancies as now.”

She is always happy to personally advise on any aspects of recruitment and marketing strategy and can be contacted on 07946 743784 or at lyndaward@pettradesolutions.com