Yard Team Member

1 week ago


Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Redwings Horse Sanctuary Full time

Horse Yard Team Member

Forfar, Scotland

Full time permanent 40 hours

&

Part time permanent 24 hours

Available as per rota (to include weekends)

8.00am to 4.30pm


Benefits include a workplace pension scheme, employee assistance programme, Cycle2Work Scheme, death in service benefit, Sanctuary sick pay and a minimum of 30 days holiday per year including bank holidays.


A vacancy has arisen for enthusiastic and flexible individuals, with experience in equine care to join our team at Redwings Mountains on a permanent full-time and part time basis.


Working as part of a team you will carry out day to day horse care duties to ensure the smooth and professional running of the centre.

Please note that due to the remote location of our Mountains Visitor Centre applicants will require their own transport.

Salary £10.42 per hour for over 23s'

£10.18 per hour for 21-22s'

£7.49 per hour for under 18s'

In addition, we offer shift workers a premium pay rate on Sundays (time and a half) and Bank Holidays (double time)

_A full clean manual driving licence is essential for this position._

Closing date:
Friday 28
th
April 2023

Job Purpose


To work under the specific supervision of the Centre Deputy or Team Leader and provide a high standard of care, ensuring the welfare of the equines in your centre.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities


To provide high quality care that ensures all equines have access to suitable water, feed and shelter and to ensure that hygiene is maintained.

To ensure stables/shelters are mucked out thoroughly, water receptacles are clean and refilled, hay nets filled and weighed.

To ensure instructions regarding the feeding of equines is followed stringently.

To give a visual health check to the equines including lameness

To inform senior staff of equine ailments and needs.

Medication will be prescribed to some of the equines under your care, this you will expected to give on your rounds,

To ensure paddocks are checked for hazards and clean.

The catching and holding of nervous horses for the farrier and /or veterinary purposes.

Tractor driving, using paddock sweeper and other implements.

General use of tack and equine handling equipment.

To understand the importance of effective communication, observation and unified team work.

To liaise regularly with your line manager.

To be an effective team member.

Visitor Centre (if applicable)

To interact in a welcoming, informative and professional manner with visitors

To be knowledgeable on the Redwings Adoption Scheme and to be able to relay this to Visitors. etc.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:
Experience

  • Caring of Equines or animals
Skills/Ability/Knowledge

  • Ability to prioritise and to make intelligent decisions. To be able to relate and understand information both written and verbally.
Qualities/Attributes

  • Able to integrate into an established team. Flexible approach to tasks and workloads. A commitment to Equine Welfare. The ability to spot something is potently wrong, observing changes in Equines.
Other Requirements

  • Certain driving duties., Attend courses and or meeting that may be required.

Desirable Criteria:
Education/Qualifications

  • Formal Qualifications in Equine support
Experience

  • Working for a similar organisation specialising in Equine Care
Skills/Ability/Knowledge

  • Communication skills. I.T

  • Yard Team Leader

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Redwings Horse Sanctuary Full time

    Horse Yard Team LeaderForfar, ScotlandFull time permanent40 hours per week as per rota (to include weekends) 8am - 4.30pm(3-month probationary period applies)On a two-week rolling rota;Week - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat & SunWeek - Tue, Wed, Thur and FriAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to support the Centre...

  • Yard Team Leader

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Redwings Horse Sanctuary Full time

    Yard Team Leader (Equine)Forfar, Scotland40 hours per week as per rota (to include weekends am pm.**(3-month probationary period applies)On a two-week rolling rotaWeek 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Turs, Sat & SunWeek 2: Tue, Wed, Thurs, and FriSalary £21,216.00 per annum for over 18s'Rising to £21,424.00 per annum for over 18s' after successful completion of...

  • Kfc Team Member

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom EG Group Full time

    Role: KFC Team MemberLocation: Forfar, DD8 1AXHours: Part-Time / Full-Time Hours Available / PermanentHourly Rate: £10.05 above 18 | £7.00 aged 17 | £6.50 aged 16Bonus Scheme: Quarterly Bonus IncentiveCompany: EG GroupWe are looking for friendly and dedicated Team Members who can provide outstanding customer service to join our welcoming KFC restaurant As...


  • Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Home Bargains Full time

    Job IntroductionJob IntroductionOur Store Team Members deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product queries and providing a prompt service with a smile.Store Team Members based in the Garden Centre will also cover general store duties when required.Role ResponsibilityCandidates will be hardworking, enjoy working in a...


  • Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Home Bargains Full time

    Job Introduction Our Store Team Members deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product queries and providing a prompt service with a smile.Store Team Members based in the Garden Centre will also cover general store duties when required.Job OverviewIf you are honest and reliable and take pride in what you do then we would...


  • Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Home Bargains Full time

    Job Introduction Our Store Team Members deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product queries and providing a prompt service with a smile.Store Team Members based in the Garden Centre will also cover general store duties when required.Job OverviewIf you are honest and reliable and take pride in what you do then we would...

  • Pharmacy Assistant

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Davidsons Chemists Full time

    Our community pharmacy in Forfar is looking for a motivated new team memberThis would be for a full-time contract for 39.5 hours per week, working every second saturday with a mid-week day off.What is a Pharmacy AssistantWithin Davidsons Chemists the role of Pharmacy Assistant is to provide fantastic patient care, working across the healthcare counter and in...

  • Content Producer

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Lusso Full time

    Overview:Responsibilities: Must be extremely confident in creating compelling and engaging video content for various platforms including TikTok, Instagram & Facebook Conduct thorough research and factchecking to ensure accuracy Write proposals for new content ideas and projects Collaborate with team members to develop content strategies Edit and proofread...


  • Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Sense Scotland Full time

    About usHave a passion for Social Care?At Sense Scotland, we are dedicated to assisting individuals in their daily lives and are on the lookout for new team members to join us. Our goal is to help those we support lead rewarding lives and achieve their goals. We prioritize core values, building strong relationships, and creating positive experiences for all....


  • Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Kennedy Care Group Full time

    Make a difference every day - Become a Health Care Support WorkerNothing compares to that feeling that comes from knowing that you have brightened up someone's day.Healthcare Support Workers are highly valued members of the team.Kennedy Care Group at Lochbank in Forfar are looking for warm kind hearted people to enhance our team.Lochbank is a 35 bedded...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Castle Care Scotland Full time

    Castlecare Scotland - Angus, specialists in Care at Home and Housing Support for older adults are currently recruiting Support Workers for Care at Home services. With our support, service users are enabled to continue living as independently as possible within their own home.This is an opportunity for anyone who has an interest in working within the care...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Castle Care Scotland Full time

    Castlecare Scotland - Angus, specialists in Care at Home and Housing Support for older adults are currently recruiting Support Workers for Care at Home services. With our support, service users are enabled to continue living as independently as possible within their own home.This is an opportunity for anyone who has an interest in working within the care...

  • Court Officer

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service Full time

    Salary£25,555 per annumContractual hours37BasisFull timeRegionTayside, Central and FifePackageStandard SCTS packageDate posted05/04/2024Job referenceREQ00401We are looking for new team members to join our busy Courts in Dundee and Forfar as a Court Officer. The role in Dundee is a permanent role and the role in Forfar is for a fixed term period to 31 March...

  • Store Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

    Job Family Store Roles | Job Category Store ManagementRetail Store ManagerStore: Specsavers ForfarHours: Full time – 40 hours a week – to include weekend workingSalary: upto £30,000 depending on experience + performance related bonus Benefits: Free Parking, Specsavers perks, additional birthday day off, staff, friends & family discounts, Wecare &...

  • Store Manager

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

    Job Family Store Roles | Job Category Store ManagementRetail Store ManagerStore: Specsavers ForfarHours: Full time – 40 hours a week – to include weekend workingSalary: upto £30,000 depending on experience + performance related bonus Benefits: Free Parking, Specsavers perks, additional birthday day off, staff, friends & family discounts, Wecare &...

  • Store Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time

    Job Family Store Roles | Job Category Store ManagementRetail Store ManagerStore: Specsavers ForfarHours: Full time – 40 hours a week – to include weekend workingSalary: upto £30,000 depending on experience + performance related bonus Benefits: Free Parking, Specsavers perks, additional birthday day off, staff, friends & family discounts, Wecare &...

  • Skilled Assembler

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom RGS Forfar LTD Full time

    Assembly Engineer (Part-Time)Duties: Assemble metal parts and components according to system design specifications. Follow detailed assembly instructions and diagrams to ensure accurate and efficient assembly. Perform quality control checks to ensure all components are properly assembled and functioning correctly. Maintain a clean and organized work area....

  • Store Manager

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time £30,000

    Job Family Store Roles | Job Category Store Management Retail Store Manager Store: Specsavers Forfar Hours: Full time – 40 hours a week – to include weekend working Salary: upto £30,000 depending on experience + performance related bonus Benefits: Free Parking, Specsavers perks, additional birthday day off, staff, friends & family discounts,...

  • Cleaning Operative

    1 week ago


    Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Tidy Green Clean Full time

    Overview:We are looking for a dedicated Cleaner to join our team and help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in our facilities.Cleaning will take place Monday to Friday in the evenings. The starting time is flexible, with the earliest start time set at Each shift lasts approximately 2 hours, totaling 6 hours per week.Key Requirements:Candidates must...


  • Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom Isaac Gracie Full time

    Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a well-established and respected company? Look no further Our client, a family-owned business with a rich history spanning over three generations, is seeking a talented Customer Service Administrator to join their dedicated team. Our client is a leading name in the agricultural industry, known for our...