Part Time Stable Assistant

1 week ago

Crewkerne TA SH, United Kingdom Coombe Farm Retail Ltd Full time £755 - £12,021 per year

Part Time Stable Assistant (Employed or Self-Employed)

Set in the quiet and picturesque Somerset countryside, the newly renovated Downclose Stables offers a 5* livery as well as an indoor and outdoor arena and provides premium facilities and security.

A vacancy has arisen for a part time Stable Assistant reporting directly to the Stable Manager. The post holder will be a vital member of a small team responsible for the care of our horses, working to the highest standards of animal welfare.

Job Responsibilities

  • To provide a high level of care to the horses and high level of service to our clients and guests.
  • All aspects of yard work duties to be carried out to a high standard, including, feeding, watering, mucking out, bedding down, sweeping, rugging up, turning out, bringing in, grooming, tacking up and un-tacking, bathing, and tack cleaning.
  • To keep all areas, horses, and equipment clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
  • Riding is not essential, however available for the right candidate.

Job Skills & Qualifications

  • An enthusiastic candidate with practical equine experience and a passion for working with horses.
  • The ideal candidate will have a level 3 or above equine vocational qualification.
  • The ideal candidate will hold a First Aid qualification.
  • The ability to communicate effectively is essential for this role along with at least one year's relevant practical experience within the Equine industry.
  • Reliable and flexible team player with the right attitude to fit in with the existing small team.
  • Someone who is self-motivated, organised and with a good attention to detail to maintain our high standards and comply with Health and Safety regulations.
  • Must be able to clip, bandage, and provide basic horse first aid to a high standard.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated person who is a team player.
  • Must be smart, tidy, and efficient.
  • Full valid UK driving licence.

This is a part-time role working:

Fridays – 8.00am to 4.30pm (minus one-hour unpaid break) = 7.5 hours

Sundays – 8.00am to 4.30pm (minus one-hour unpaid break) = 7.5 hours

= 15 hours in total per week

Occasional extra hours and evening work will be required, to assist with holiday cover/sickness.

We are committed to safeguarding and the successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

There is also an opportunity for discounted livery on our 5* yard if you own your own horse.

Salary – National Minimum Wage. We are happy to consider self-employed individuals for this role.

The role is based in the village of North Perrott and would be commutable from Crewkerne (3 miles), Yeovil (8 miles), Chard (11 miles) or surrounding areas.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £7.55-£12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • practical equine: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Qualification (required)
  • UK Driving Licence (required)
  • Level 3 Equine Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AHWT - Downclose Stable Assistant

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