Casual Stable Staff Member

Arena Racing Company; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A Casual Stable Staff member at Arena Racing Company will assist with the maintenance, preparation, and presentation of the racecourse stables.

You will work as part of a team and follow instructions from the Clerk of the Course or Estates Manager, with hours revolving around race meetings, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in stable work is not essential as full training will be provided.
• Hours revolve around race meetings, with some evenings and weekends.
• Reliable, practical and hands-on team player.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and present stables to high standards according to ARC and BHA guidelines.
• Clean out stables and manage bedding as required.
• Liaise with Clerk of the Course/Estates Manager on supplies.
• Oversee the Sample Unit as required and assist with general estate duties.
• Follow health and safety policies and regulations at all times.

Job description

Hourly rate: NMW

What We’re Looking For:

As a Casual Stable Staff member, you’ll help with the maintenance, preparation, and presentation of the racecourse stables. This will mainly involve cleaning out stables to a high standard and making sure everything is ready for upcoming race meetings.

You’ll work as part of a team and follow instructions from the Clerk of the Course or Estates Manager.

Hours will revolve around race meetings and will include some evening and some weekend work.

We’re looking for a reliable, practical, and motivated individual who enjoys being hands‑on and making a real contribution to the team. While previous experience is desirable, it’s not essential we’ll provide full training and support to help you succeed in the role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

To take full responsibility for:

• The Stables (up to 102 in total), Veterinary Treatment box and Sample area
• Maintain correct documentation & registers
• The Stables ground & surrounding area
• The Stables office
• CCTV
• Liaise with the Clerk of the Course/Estates Manager in terms of any supplies required
• Overseeing that the Sample Unit remains secure and that samples are handed directly to the agent upon collection.

Ensure the stables have been cleaned out to a high standard according to the BHA guidelines and ARC Standard. This may be a mixture of a Level 1 clean – removing any soiled bedding or removing the entirety of the bed if the horse has been fed in the stable before disinfecting/ Level 2 clean – removing all bedding and pressure washing the stable, leaving it to dry before bedding down and disinfecting.

Under the direction of the Clerk of the Course, carry out a maintenance programme for the course. The work entails working outside in changing and often inclement weather conditions and can be physically demanding.

There may be occasions where you are asked to support the team elsewhere on the Estate with general duties.

Abide by all regulations and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

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.