Junior Groom - Chippenham

Junior Groom - The Equestrian Centre at Lucknam Park

The Equestrian Centre at Lucknam Park is looking for a Junior Groom to complete their team. You must have stable management experience and be competent when dealing with horses.

As a member of our Equestrian team you will be responsible for delivering a consistently high standard of service to our guests and liveries ensuring needs and requests are met in a professional and timely manner.   

Experience and skills required for the role of Junior Groom/Instructor:

• B.H.S qualifications or similar experience
• Knowledge of basic first aid.
• A knowledge and ability to teach the classical riding position and basic teaching techniques to PC `C+` test level
• A thorough, practical knowledge of stable management and horsemanship
• A knowledge of safety and accident procedures within the horse industry
• A sound, practical knowledge of Equine ailments and first aid
• To be competent in all procedures and service skills as described in the main duties
• To be physically fit
• The ability to communicate clearly in fluent English, both written and verbal
• A caring and patient manner

Junior Groom is a full time position working 40 hours over 5 days.  Shifts will be allocated on a weekly basis according to business needs and could include early mornings, evenings, weekends and Public/Bank Holidays.

Due to the beautiful location of the property it can be difficult to reach by public transport, please ensure you are able to travel to the property on a daily basis and fulfil the required shifts prior to applying.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LUCKNAM PARK HOTEL & SPA!
Free meals whilst on duty
Free parking
Uniform
Discounts on facilities and products including cookery school, equestrian centre, spa treatments and products and dining throughout the property
Preferential room rates for you and your family at Lucknam Park and other Relais and Chateaux hotels
Complimentary room nights for length of service
Long service awards
Full training, development and promotional possibilities
28 days holiday increasing with length of service

Lucknam Park is unspoilt, country house living at its very best and one of England's finest 5 star luxury Country House Hotels. We offer fine dining in The Park restaurant or a more relaxed meal in The Brasserie. We have extensive leisure facilities in our Spa and Equestrian Centre plus 500 acres of stunning parkland. Lucknam Park is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux and has been awarded a Michelin Star, AA 5 Red Stars and Visit Britain Gold Award.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
We would love to hear from applicants who fulfil the above criteria and have a real passion to work within the equestrian environment.  If you feel that this is the role for you please apply by forwarding a copy of your current CV.

In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. If you do not already have the right to live and work in the UK please do not apply as we cannot help with obtaining the relevant visa.