Farmhand

Farm Hand (Live-In) Location: Somerset Salary: £30,000 pa plus free onsite accommodation. We are looking for a reliable, caring, and hands-on farm hand with experience around horses and dogs to assist in the daily care of our client\’s animals and home. This is a live-in position on a beautiful 100-acre rural farm, ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys the outdoors and takes pride in looking after animals and their environment. This is a permanent position, on a self-employed basis, with long-term prospects. You will work closely with our client, who manages the rewilding project and animal care, and will receive guidance and instructions from them. The right person must be comfortable working independently when the owner is away, acting responsibly and with initiative. Key Responsibilities Animal Care (primary focus): Support daily routines for 6 horses (including feeding, grooming, mucking out) 2 large horses (16hh), aged 15 and 25 2 miniature Shetland ponies 2 rescue Dartmoor ponies (pet status) Assist with basic dog care as required Monitor animal wellbeing, report any concerns Carry out basic yard and field duties (topping up water, checking fences, etc.) Administer simple treatments or medications as directed (when the owner is away) Household Support (part-time): General domestic duties including cleaning, laundry, and ironing Occasional help with food preparation or table setting (no daily cooking required) Ideal Candidate Profile Experience with horses and dogs (non-professional backgrounds welcome) Observant, compassionate, and calm around animals Comfortable with practical, outdoor work in all seasons Trustworthy and capable of taking responsibility in the owners\’ absence Self-motivated with a pitch-in attitude Able to follow instructions and communicate clearly Open to learning; no formal qualifications required Please note: We are not seeking someone from a high-level professional equestrian or stud background, as this position is more relaxed and hands-on with a smaller number of animals. There is no riding involved. About the Property The farm includes: 100 acres of countryside, with 60 acres managed as a rewilding and grazing project 40 acres let to two local farmers A mix of rough pasture and old stone farm buildings (planning in place for future development) An ongoing, nature-focused long-term project Accommodation A modern mobile home is provided free of charge: Double glazed Central heating Fully equipped with kitchen and bathroom WiFi included Additional Information Ideally suited to a single person without pets or dependents Live-in position, must be comfortable with quiet, rural living Ongoing training and support provided Occasional longer periods of responsibility when owners are abroad If you are someone who enjoys animals, nature, and a peaceful rural lifestyleand are happy to help in a variety of practical wayswe would love to hear from you. Please apply now or give us a call on 01258 458 695. TPBN1_UKTJ