General Groom/Yard Assistant/Farm Maintenance
Seagry Stud, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15, UK- Type
- Salary
- Pay according to experience
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time; Part-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 111407
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 4/29/2022
- Updated
- 4/29/2022
- Expires
- in 2 months
- Views
- 407
Super opportunity for a competent assistant at Seagry Stud - A friendly young-stock farm/dressage yard in Wiltshire with a real family feel. Currently we are NOT breeding, we are focusing on producing our young homebred horses. It is a lovely private yard with 9 top quality horses, a combination of young stock, broodmares and young dressage competition horses. We have a vacancy for a Live-in groom/young stock handler/farm hand. You will work at times alongside a capable part time groom and the owner. The time is split between handling the horses, yard and farm work. This is a non-riding position but ability to ride and help with breaking is highly desirable. The yard is in a beautiful location, is quiet and clean. You will need your own transport as we live in a village with limited public transport. The job offered at Seagry Stud is part time in Summer and full time in Winter. The Summer work is spread over 5 days (approx 25 hrs) and 5.5 days (approx 35 hrs) in Winter. Pay is based on the NMW and there is free accommodation. The accommodation is a lovely self contained fully furnished flat, with its own private entrance. It has one double bedroom with shower en-suite. Lounge/kitchen and lovely views across the valley. The flat will be provided as 'essential accommodation' which includes electricity, heating, council tax, free unlimited internet access and TV. There is space for a couple but not children. We are a very friendly, easy going yard where we seek to be hard working, flexible and honest. Regretfully, we do not have space for own horses. A well-behaved (cat friendly) dog may be considered for the right candidate. More information is on our website: www.seagrystud.co.uk
Requirements
You need to be a 'House Proud' person with high standards.
Self starting, very committed, reliable, honest, flexible and with a good sense of humour.
This is not a high pressure role, the pace is relaxed and we enjoy our work.
This is a quiet location so you need to be a responsible person and happy working on your own at times.
Experience backing and bringing-on young stock would be an advantage but it is limited so not essential.
Required Key Skills
- Driving license
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Lunging
- Clipping
- Sole Charge
- Starting/Breaking
Accommodation
Lovely self contained, fully furnished flat with utilities paid for including electricity, water, heating and internet access but no telephone.
Private entrance.
Connected to main house and close to stable barn.
- Employer No
- 101915
- Name
- Seagry Stud
- Website
- http://www.seagrystud.co.uk
- Location
- Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK
- Facility Type
A small private yard with 9 horses. The location is stunning and the facilities are high quality. There is a spacious american barn and 20x60 all weather manege with top quality synthetic waxed surface. This is a part time role in the Summer and closer to full time in the Winter. It is a live-in position (private flat fully paid for) and involves the usual yard duties. Seeking a general groom/young stock assistant/yard work/farm assistance. A rider is already employed so there is no riding required. The focus of the yard is on rearing, backing and producing dressage horses. There is a lovely, high quality self contained and furnished flat in the package. No own horses or pets please.
