Ref: JL122683
Job Description
We run a really friendly, relaxed & professional yard and are looking for an experienced couple to come and join us – a groom to join our small team of 5 grooms and a grounds person to help with general maintenance of the gardens and estate. This is a live in position. We provide individual accommodation with all bills included. We have superb 5 star equestrian facilities based on 180 acres. The applicants must be friendly, approachable, adaptable, be confident handling large competition horses and happy to work well in a team. The grounds person must have a knowledge of large farm machinery or at least be willing to learn. We pride ourselves on the amazing, friendly environment that we have created for both humans and horses. We have 26 horses ranging from our beautiful little ponies through to large warmbloods, plus friends/clients keep their horses with us who are from various different disciplines. We have a fantastic group of staff, clients and horses which creates a fun, friendly & professional atmosphere. Day to day duties will include general yard duties – mucking out, keeping the yard organised and tidy, poo picking, grooming the horses, late night checks, plus some riding (but not essential) We are looking for a couple who have a good work ethic, works well within a team, are fun yet professional and have high standards of care, the horses needs must be top priority. We offer a 5 day week, to include regular weekend days off. Pension, 28 days holiday and a good wage.
Accommodation details
Self Contained Flat
Benefits
5 day week. Pension scheme. 28 days holiday
More Information
- Earliest start date 13th October 2024
- Continent/Country United Kingdom
- Position/s available Groom, Working Couple
- Yard disciplines/Activities Family Yard, Livery
- Riding Optional riding, No riding required
- Required Skills Clip, Exercise/Hack Out, Lunging, Muck Out
- Non-equine skills required Handyman, Estate Worker, Groundsman
- Accommodation provided Shared with your partner
- Days per week 5
- Salary currency GBP
- Salary guide Depends on age and experience
- Salary Period Monthly
- Must Drive Not Applicable
- Must have own car? No
- Pets welcome? Possibly
- Own horse welcome? Possibly