Mounted Unit Groom – Night Shifts, Driving License

Police Scotland; Stewarton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave + 6 holidays

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Police Scotland in Stewarton is seeking a Groom to join our mounted unit, supporting daily horse care, welfare, and healthcare needs. The role involves general stable duties, unsupervised and team work, and requires a driving licence.

The post is a fixed-term contract for six months with potential extension, includes night shifts, 35 hours per week, and a competitive salary with benefits such as 28 days annual leave, a local government pension, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in stable management with strong horse welfare knowledge.
• Driving licence is essential for the role.
• Equivalent qualifications accepted if demonstrated by experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general stable management duties for the horses.
• Ensure high standards of horse care and welfare.
• Be able to work unsupervised as well as in a team.

Skills

Horse care

Stable management

Teamwork

Unsupervised work

Education

British Horse Society Stage 2/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Police Scotland in Stewarton is seeking a Groom to join our mounted unit, supporting daily horse care, welfare, and healthcare needs. The role involves general stable duties, unsupervised and team work, and requires a driving licence.

The post is a fixed-term contract for six months with potential extension, includes night shifts, 35 hours per week, and a competitive salary with benefits such as 28 days annual leave, a local government pension, and ongoing training.