Stable Assistant

**Stable Assistant (Part Time Employed or Self-Employed)**

Set in the quiet and picturesque Somerset countryside, the newly renovated Downclose Stables offers a 5* livery and riding school 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.

**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.
- There will be a requirement to work some evenings and weekends.

**Job Skills & Qualifications**
- 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 approximately 24 hours per week generally working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, although occasional extra hours and evening work will be required, to assist with holiday cover/sickness.

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

Salary - £7.50 to £11.00 - Hourly rate will be dependent on skills, qualifications, prior experience and whether you wish to be employed or self-employed.

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

**Salary**: £7.50-£11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- practical equine: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3 Equine Qualification (preferred)
- BHS Stage 2 teaching (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AHWT - Downclose Stable Assistant