Ref: GL48594
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General Information
- Age 32 years
- Date of Birth 29th August 1993
- Had previous paid employment within the equine industry? Locked
- Preferred Countries United Kingdom
- County/State/Region Cheshire, UK, Shropshire, UK, Staffordshire, UK, West Midlands, UK
- Do you require sponsorship/a VISA to work in any of your chosen countries? Locked
- Job Category Full Time, Permanent
- Earliest start date 20th October 2025
- Freelance: Business Name Locked
- Freelance: Hourly Rate Locked
- Freelance: are you insured? Locked
- Available for Christmas Cover? No
- Notice period 0 days
- Best time to call Locked
- Working Couples: Partner's profile reference number Locked
- Live in or out Live out
- Co-habiting? Locked
- Full Postcode if live out (Private) Locked
- Expected Job Level Groom, Sole Charge, Assistant Head Person, Head Person, Manager, Home Groom, Admin/Office-based
- Animals to bring to a job Locked
- Describe the animal/s you HAVE to bring to the job (if applicable) Locked
- Can drive Car, Trailer, 3.5t
- Own car? Car
- Height 5’5” / 165cm
- Approximate weight Under 8st / 50.8kg / 112lb
- Total years experience with horses Locked
- Previous paid/work experience Locked
- Future disciplines Carriage Driving, Dressage, Family Yard, Livery, Pony Club Activities, Showing, Show Jumping
- Riding Role? Locked
- Nationality British
- Languages spoken Locked
- Qualifications Locked
- Equine Skills Bandage, Clip, Exercise/Hack Out, Maintenance Skills, Management Skills, Muck Out, Sole charge, Supervisory Skills, Work with children
- Non-Equine Skills Locked
- Longest time in one job Locked
- Position held in this job Locked
- 2nd longest time in one job Locked
- Position held in this job Locked
- Upload your CV Locked
- Current passport? Locked
- DBS (formerly CRB) or equivalent Locked
- Smoker? Locked
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- Image Uploads Locked
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Future Requirements
• What would you like to do or gain in your next job?
Groom
• Do you need accommodation?
No
• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you?
No
• Do you have any ongoing commitments?
Children so unable to do evening and weekend work
• Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of?
No
Experience with Horses
Outline your experience with horses here/the scope of your freelance services. If you’re looking for a non-equine or non- yard-based job please use this space to describe your experience skills/abilities and adapt the questions to suit your line of work.
Key Skills
What are you particularly good at? For example: working alone, working with others, clipping, plaiting, turning out for shows, handling stallions, handling/riding young horses, non-equine skills etc
Work Experience
Freelance Groom, Dog Walker, Pet Sitter.Nik’s Canines & Equines – Market Drayton | Dec 2023 – Present
• Head groom at a dressage/livery yard, managing daily operations.
• Delivered high standards of equine care, including feeding, exercising, and
health monitoring.
• Coordinated staff, delegated tasks, and ensured smooth yard operations.
• Maintained facilities and equipment, overseeing repairs and ordering supplies.
• Built strong client relationships, providing updates and resolving concerns
promptly.
Customer Service Advisor / Receptionist . Talbot Garage Ltd – Market Drayton | Feb 2022 – Nov 2023
• Delivered exceptional front-of-house customer service including greeting,
booking, and scheduling.
• Liaised with technicians and suppliers to order parts and ensure smooth
workflow.
• Prepared estimates and invoices, securing client approvals before work
commenced.
• Assisted the business owner with administration and process improvements.
• Managed MOT reminders and improved customer communication processes.
Sales Assistant / Forecourt Operator Shell Petrol Station – Market Drayton | Oct 2012 – Feb 2022
• Operated tills, handled cash, and reconciled daily accounts.
• Supported customers with enquiries and resolved complaints effectively.
• Monitored stock levels, performed checks, and managed replenishment.
• Provided consistent, reliable service in a busy retail environment.
Strengths and Weaknesses
• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?
• Is there anything you’d like to improve?
• Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?