Casual Fence Attendant

Arena Racing Company; Hereford; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hours

Training and support from experienced팀

Résumé du poste

Hereford Racecourse, operated by Arena Racing Company, is seeking Casual Fence Attendants to start in October 2026. The role involves maintaining racing fences and assisting between races during race meetings, with training provided.

Flexible hours and the chance to work at major events are on offer, alongside a supportive team and behind-the-scenes access on race days. No prior experience is required, making it ideal for extra income during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking individuals.
• No previous experience required – full training provided.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures.

Responsabilités

• Repair and replace birch in the racing fences between races.
• Check your allocated section and report issues.
• Work with the Racecourse team to ensure safety and smooth racing operations.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Assist with fence preparation before racing as required.

Connaissances

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Hands-on

Description du poste

Hereford Racecourse is a popular racecourse for trainers starting their horse's careers and for prep races ahead of prestigious Festivals later in the season. The course is almost rectangular in shape measuring about 1m 3f around and is widely regarded as a fair, galloping track.

Many a horse has started off a glittering career, most recently Finian's Oscar made a stunning British debut at the track in December 2016.

We're looking for reliable and enthusiastic Casual Fence Attendants to join our team starting in October 2026.

This is a casual role, ideal for anyone looking to earn some extra income while being part of the excitement of race days. Working for approximately 2 hours per race meeting, you'll help maintain the racing fences, ensuring they are safe and ready between races.

At ARC we embrace diversity, we develop our people, we care for our visitors, we think about our impact and we are proud of our sport.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and replace birch in the racing fences between races.
• Check your allocated section of the course and report any issues.
• Work closely with the Racecourse team to help ensure racing runs safely and efficiently.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Assist with fence preparation before racing as required.

About you

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking individuals.
• Team players with a practical, hands-on approach.
• No previous experience is required – full training will be provided.

Work Perks of being a Casual Fence Attendant

• Flexible hours to fit around other commitments.
• Training and support from experienced team members.
• The opportunity to work at major events and race days.
• A friendly team environment and the opportunity to work behind the scenes at Hereford Racecourse.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.