Wellington Riding are recruiting an experienced Riding School Groom to join the team, with primary responsibility for the day-to day care and management of our seven livery horses based within the Riding Centre. Working alongside the Stable Manager and wider yard team, the role will involve all aspects of horse care, including grooming, riding, lunging, exercising and confidently handling larger horses. The successful candidate will have solid practical grooming experience, a high standard of horse care and a positive, professional approach that reflects and protects the reputation of Wellington Riding. Ideally, this would be a live-in position, although accommodation is not essential for the right candidate.
46 hour week taken as 6 days per week plus 1 weekend in 4. Working day 7.30am – 5.30pm.
- Routine daily and weekly yard duties to a high standard as required.
- To deliver high standards of horse care and yard presentation.
- To meet the individual needs of clients with excellent customer care.
- To ensure the safety and welfare of horses, staff and clients is paramount.
- Opportunity to exercise horses, to include lunging.
- To ensure close communication and liaison with staff in other departments.
- To contribute to the control of costs through economic use of consumable materials.
- To support safe working practices and observe the Employer’s Health and Safety policy.
- Working with all other departments and undertaking occasional other duties to support the management team as necessary.
- Ensuring that at all times 100% customer service levels are maintained and that good customer relationships are built and trust is established quickly.
- Ability to understand and interpret the company's philosophy, capabilities and services; effectively communicating all relevant products and services to our clients
- Keeping your line manager informed of any issues that may arise relating to all aspects of the role
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