Groom/stable Hand Ref 1196 - Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom - Rural Recruitment

Rural Recruitment

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Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 travelbandaging 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
2 bedroom accommodation on the yardpet welcome
The horses' welfare must always come first
Sole charge at times
Working within a small team.

Please contact Jackie

Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

- groom/stable: 5 years (required)

- handling horses on the ground: 5 years (required)
- turning horses out for competition, plaiting etc: 3 years (required)
- grooming at events: 3 years (required)

Language:

- english (required)

Licence/Certification: