Relief Farm Groom & Donkey Care Specialist

The Donkey Sanctuary; Honiton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

31 days holiday (34 with service)

Wellbeing team

Pilates & Yoga classes

Long service awards

Healthshield plan with benefits

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant and shop

Job summary

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a proactive Relief Farm Worker/Groom to cover staff absences across our eight sites. Based at Brookfield Farm near Honiton, you will care for resident donkeys, mules, hinnies and ponies, assist veterinary and farriery teams, and help with day-to-day farm operations.

We require prior equine/animal husbandry experience, tractor driving ability, physical fitness for lifting heavy feed, willingness to train, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in equine or animal husbandry.
• Experience using farm machinery, specifically tractor driving.
• Physically able to lift heavy feed and perform farming tasks.
• Willing to undertake work-related training as required.
• Full current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Care for resident donkeys, mules, hinnies and ponies across 8 sites.
• Feed, groom, medicating and assist vet, farrier and dentist as required.
• Operate farm machinery or perform manual mucking out and bedding duties.
• Maintain up-to-date records of donkeys and farming practices.
• Support work experience students and interact with visitors and volunteers.

Skills

Equine care experience

Farm machinery (tractor)

Physically fit

Willing to train

UK driving licence

Job description

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a proactive Relief Farm Worker/Groom to cover staff absences across our eight sites. Based at Brookfield Farm near Honiton, you will care for resident donkeys, mules, hinnies and ponies, assist veterinary and farriery teams, and help with day-to-day farm operations.

We require prior equine/animal husbandry experience, tractor driving ability, physical fitness for lifting heavy feed, willingness to train, and a full UK driving licence.