Livery Groom, Full Time

Wellington; Hook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in option

Staff discounts

Training opportunities

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Wellington Riding in Hook, Hampshire, seeks an experienced Livery Groom to care for seven horses and join a busy yard team. Responsibilities include grooming, riding, lunging, exercising and reliable handling of larger horses within a proactive, customer‑facing environment.

The role emphasizes high standards of care, safety, and teamwork, with likely live‑in accommodation offered but not essential. A supportive environment with training and staff discounts awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in an equine environment.
• Willing to obtain DBS and First Aid certification if not held.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine daily and weekly yard duties to a high standard.
• Provide high standards of horse care and yard presentation.
• Exercise horses, including lunging and riding as required.
• Maintain safety and welfare of horses, staff and clients.
• Coordinate with staff in other departments and manage costs through efficient use of materials.
• Support safe working practices and adhere to Health & Safety policy.
• Communicate Wellington Riding's philosophy and services to clients.
• Keep line manager informed of issues affecting the role.

Skills

Grooming experience

Horse care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Able to work under pressure

Education

DBS certification

First Aid qualification

Job description

Wellington Riding are recruiting an experienced Livery Groom to join the team, with primary responsibility for the day-to-day care and management of our seven livery horses based within the Riding Centre.

Working alongside the Stable Manager and wider yard team, the role will involve all aspects of horse care, including grooming, riding, lunging, exercising and confidently handling larger horses.

The successful candidate will have solid practical grooming experience, a high standard of horse care and a positive, professional approach that reflects and protects the reputation of Wellington Riding. Ideally, this would be a live-in position, although accommodation is not essential for the right candidate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Routine daily and weekly yard duties to a high standard as required.
• To deliver high standards of horse care and yard presentation.
• To meet the individual needs of clients with excellent customer care.
• To ensure the safety and welfare of horses, staff and clients is paramount.
• Opportunity to exercise horses, to include lunging.
• To ensure close communication and liaison with staff in other departments.
• To contribute to the control of costs through economic use of consumable materials.
• To support safe working practices and observe the Employer’s Health and Safety policy.
• Working with all other departments and undertaking occasional other duties to support the management team as necessary.
• Ensuring that at all times 100% customer service levels are maintained and that good customer relationships are built and trust is established quickly.
• Ability to understand and interpret the company's philosophy, capabilities and services; effectively communicating all relevant products and services to our clients.
• Keeping your line manager informed of any issues that may arise relating to all aspects of the role.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• The ability to work under pressure and multitask are essential.
• You must have an excellent, proven track record of working within an equine environment.
• You must be a pro-active, organised team player with excellent communication skills.
• The position requires commitment, focus, accuracy & attention to detail.
• You must enjoy working in a very busy environment and at all times you must maintain your sense of humour.
• DBS certification and First Aid qualification or the willingness to obtain certification is needed.

OTHER INFORMATION

• 46 hour week taken as 6 days per week plus 1 weekend in 4.
• 2 hours of in-house training per week towards your next qualification.
• 50% off all purchases in the café.
• Purchases in the shop at discounted rate.
• 28 days holiday including statutory holidays, bank holidays are considered as working days.
• Excellent staff discounts are available across all Wellington Estate businesses including Wellington Country Park, Wellington Farm Shop, Wellington Riding, The Barns at Wellington, The Iron Duke Pub, Wellington Arms Hotel & Bruce’s Doggy Daycare.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Job Location: Wellington Riding, Basingstoke Road, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ