Private family estate seeks groom.

The preference is for a live-in groom, but a live-out candidate would be considered if living in very close proximity

This is a full-time (40 hours), 5-day a week position with the requirement to work weekends on a rota basis / as needed.

The applicant will be working as part of a team and under the instruction of the estate's Equine Director. They will be jointly responsible for the care of 4 Cobs, 2 Clydesdales, 3 Shetlands, 1 Welsh Sec A pony and 2 donkeys. There are plans to increase the herd in the coming year.

The private estate is a working farm with good equine facilities, including a 30x70m outdoor arena with show jumps and plentiful off-road hacking with a variety of cross country jumps.

This is a family-focused home with young children, dogs and other livestock.

Experience driving a trailer or 3.5 ton horse-box essential.

HGV ton license preferable, but for the right candidate the family would consider sponsoring the required training and qualifications in time.

CVs and references will be required.

All yard duties must be performed to a high standard. The role may include some lone working on occasion.

Applicant must be experienced, competent rider and happy to jump to 80cm.

Ability to clip/trim/turn out to a good standard.

Experience in equine first aid.

Due to the variety of the horses, the family require an athletic, lightweight groom, ideally one who is able to exercise both the cobs and the larger horses on a daily basis.

Candidate must be flexible, polite and discreet, as well as fit and energetic and a team player, with good social skills and the ability to work harmoniously alongside other equine staff and the estate team.

The family require a groom who would also really enjoy riding with the younger members of the family. For that reason an Enhanced DBS certificate will be required.

Applicants must have a clean UK driving license and own their own car

One-bedroom, first-floor flat adjoining main house. The flat includes a bedroom with king-size bed, bathroom, sitting room and separate kitchen.

• Council tax, water and all heating to be paid for by Employer
• All other utilities to be covered by the applicant
• Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring any house pets

• Statutory Government Pension
• 29 days holiday (to include the Bank Holidays)

For the right candidate this position offers:

• The opportunity to bring with them their own horses (all year turn out available)
• HGV training

Salary based on experience