Ref: JL117159
Job Description
Full or part-time groom required for outstanding established family yard on Kent North Downs, maintained to very high standard. 3 horses, excellent facilities – including new indoor school, 60 x 20 outdoor arena, round pen and horse walker. Occasional dog sitting (2 charming labradors). Kitchen, restroom and bathroom facilities for groom on yard. Earliest start date 1 July 2024 but possibly earlier.
Minimum Requirements
Experience of usual groom’s duties and of handling sports horses.
Accommodation details
Excellent self-contained, live-in accommodation available on the farm, a few minutes walk from yard. Parking available.
Benefits
Accommodation. Possibility of own horse. One pet allowed. Excellent pay and working conditions. Farm is in AONB with footpath access from farm to outstanding surrounding countryside. Other help kept e.g. for ground and arena maintenance. M2 (10 minutes) and M20 (20 minutes) easily accessible. Easy access to Faversham and Ashford.
More Information
- Earliest start date 1st July 2024
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Groom
- Yard disciplines/Activities Family Yard
- Riding No riding required
- Required Skills Bandage, Clip, Equine First Aid, Maintenance Skills, Muck Out
- Non-equine skills required Pet Care/Sitting
- Accommodation provided Single, Shared with your partner
- Days per week Up to 6 days per week. If part-time, will need to provide holiday cover.
- Salary currency Pounds sterling
- Salary guide Unless full time post, hourly rate at top of market rate.
- Salary Period Weekly
- Must Drive Car
- Must have own car? Yes
- Pets welcome? Yes
- Own horse welcome? Possibly
- Smoking allowed? No
