Stable Yard Assistant (Part Time 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 Yard Assistant reporting directly to the Yard 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 valid 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.
- Riding is not essential, however available for the right candidate.
- 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 16.5 hours per week as per the below rota:
Monday - 8.00am to 12.30pm, Thursday - 8.00am to 12.30pm, Sunday - 8.00am to 4.30pm (minus a one-hour unpaid break). There can be some flexibility on hours to fit in with school runs etc.
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 – At least National Living Wage, dependent on experience and whether you wish to be employed or self-employed, as 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.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- practical equine: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3 Equine Qualification (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
