Reaseheath College

Equine Yard Technician

Location
Nantwich, Cheshire
Salary
£17,239 - £18,317 per annum (A17-A20)
Posted
21 Feb 2019
Closes
10 Mar 2019
Ref
R100734-18/19
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Reaseheath College is one of the premier land-based Colleges located in South Cheshire with an enviable reputation for quality and partnerships with industry. The College has a beautiful rural setting situated amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities.

The opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our established team of Yard Technicians and Instructors at our Equine Centre. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining outstanding standards of stable and yard management, horse care and welfare, together with the provision of an excellent earner experience by guiding and supporting both HE and FE learners at Reaseheath Equestrian Centre. They will need to be organised, able to use their initiative and have excellent team work skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and delivering an outstanding experience for our learners as well as upholding the highest standards of horse welfare.

The following requirements or a willingness to work towards to them are desirable; BHS stage II (or equivalent qualifications or experience), First Aid at work, demonstrable experience in working successfully within the equine industry on busy professional yards, GCSE Maths & English grade C or above (or a willingness to undertake Functional Skills Level 2 Maths & English). 

Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment.

Please apply via the link.