Groom/stable Hand Ref 1300

Full Time experienced Groom required for private show jumping yard located in Gerrard's Cross, Buckinghamshire.

The ideal applicant will be reliable, enthusiastic with professional, fully referenced groom experience.

PAYE - 28 days annual leave-pension scheme-statutory sick pay.

A wonderful working environment in a beautiful part of the country with great links to central London.

The yard has excellent facilities and the 15 horses are very well mannered. There are a lot of National and International shows planned so this is a very exciting opportunity.

The Groom:

- Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
- good team players
- A genuine love of working with horses in all weathers
- An interest in competition horses particularly showjumping
- The ability to handle horses on the ground confidently and correctly
- Riding not necessary
- Good turn out skills would be an advantage ( clipping, plaiting, trimming etc)
- Must be able to carry out all yard duties to a high standard
- Can spot injuries and illness and inform the relevant people
- Prepare horses for travel-bandaging etc
- Keep the yard clean and tidy at all times

The Position:

- All Yard work to high standard
- First class management of competition horses
- The opportunity to travel to events home and possibly abroad
- Excellent turn out skills -Further training can be given
- Competitive salary
- The horses' welfare must always come first
- Sole charge at times
- Working within a small team.
- Live out

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £7.05-£11.54 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- general stable work: 3 years (required)
- professional yard: 1 year (required)
- handling horses on the ground: 5 years (required)
- high standard stable: 5 years (required)
- grooming horses: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1300