Groom

GROOM
From £12.00 per hour, depending on experience
Permanent, part-time, average of 15 hrs pw, 2 days pw
Approximately 8 miles from Truro, Cornwall

About Us

The Tregothnan Estate is home to the Boscawen family who have lived here since 1334. The Estate has maintenance, gardening, forestry and joinery teams that maintain the core estate and manage the beautiful surroundings which are on the edge of the River Fal. The Estate is also a landlord with a substantial portfolio of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.

Through its day to day running, the Estate produces tea (the only UK grown blend), honey and jam, which are sold by our trading team; and rents holiday accommodation. The Estate is diverse in its activities and the job roles it provides. The teams have a great community spirit, the surroundings are inspiring, and the work is always interesting. Working at Tregothnan is being part of Cornwall’s heritage and its modern future.

The Benefits

- Rate of pay from £12.00 per hour, depending on experience
- 21 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Health care cash back plan
- Discount scheme with high street and online retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Homeware and Tech salary sacrifice scheme
- Pension scheme

The Role

We are seeking a Groom to work in our small Equine Team, looking after 2 horses. Your role will mainly involve working on your own and the duties include:

- Mucking out, turning out and general yard duties.
- Occasional preparation of horses and carriages for private events and showing.
- Assisting with exercising.
- Assisting with looking after (and occasional showing) a pedigree herd of Tamworth Pigs.
- You will work an average of 15 hours per week, over 2 days, plus cover for holidays. Ideally, you will work every Friday and every other Saturday and Sunday, 8.00am-4.00pm. However, we may be able to be flexible on the actual days worked.

About You

You will need:

- Previous Groom experience.
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise, and good attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, professional attitude, polite and good levels of personal presentation.
- Flexible and positive attitude.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Full UK driving licence and own transport to travel to and from work, as we are in a rural location, with no access to public transport.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Monday 22 April 2024.

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