Equine Yard & Training Assistant (Temporary)

Jdr Recruitment; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking an experienced Equine Worker for CAFRE Enniskillen Campus. The role supports equine enterprises and campus facilities, inviting candidates with a recognised equine qualification and substantial practical horse-husbandry experience to join a professional education environment.

The position involves day-to-day equine duties, grooming, estate tasks, student supervision, and collaboration on knowledge-transfer activities.

Qualifications

• Formal equine qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Full, current driving licence (NI & ROI).
• At least two years' full-time equivalent experience in horse husbandry.
• Practical grooming experience with horses.
• Experience using a broad range of horse tack in an equine-yard environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day equine duties across breeding, equitation and racing enterprises.
• Support operation of campus education and residential facilities.
• Groom horses and use a broad range of tack and equipment.
• Record electronic and practical information relating to the equine enterprises.
• Supervise students during practical duties and observe their performance.
• Comply with CAFRE Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with general estate and farm duties as required.
• Drive departmental vehicles.
• Support CAFRE knowledge-transfer activities, events and other duties on/off campus.

Skills

Horse husbandry

Grooming horses

Driving license

Education

Equine qualification Level 2+

Job description

JDR Recruitment is seeking an experienced Equine Worker for CAFRE Enniskillen Campus. The role supports equine enterprises and campus facilities, inviting candidates with a recognised equine qualification and substantial practical horse-husbandry experience to join a professional education environment.

The position involves day-to-day equine duties, grooming, estate tasks, student supervision, and collaboration on knowledge-transfer activities.