Job Description

We are looking for someone to work 2 days a week.

Operated over 365 days a year incl weekends / bank holidays (e.g. Easter/Christmas/New year etc.) plus extra shifts to cover holidays

This role includes 1 day every weekend.

Immediate Start - Interview will include a Trial morning.

This position will start January 2026 and will suit someone located locally, who will not be leaving the area for extended periods of time.

Working in a small friendly team, having the ability to work on your own and using initiative is key. A suitable candidate would have had working experience with horses, with the ability to on occasion have sole charge of the yard. Experience with sheep, and various poultry is a bonus but on the job training is provided. A hands on role, that requires a dedicated and compassionate physically fit individual who applies initiative and attention to detail to be able to provide the best of care to all animals under our care.

Duties include mucking out, feeding, grooming, tack cleaning, general yard duties, handling all animals and exercising horses. Due to this, having a confident riding ability is an advantage. With opportunities to broaden your skills set and learn, gaining experience with a wide range of animals.

Being able to motivate and maintain a positive working environment is essential as we are a fun loving and close nit team. Having a sense of humor and having a hard working attitude is essential with good communication skills.

This particular vacancy is not a training role, therefore, to avoid disappointment please do not apply if you do not have experience and the skills required

. We are a busy, hard working, friendly sanctuary and need likeminded individuals who wish to do their very best with a smile and a spring in their step.

Essential Criteria:-

- Previous proven experience working on a horse yard.
- Hard working
- Ability to work within a team
- Reliability and flexibility
- Good communication skills
- Confident handling approach with horses
- Willingness to learn how we do things.
- Willingness to learn about other animals
- Motivational skills
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Capable of following a schedule and meeting time frames.
- Attention to detail and cleanliness, loves handling a broom.

Based just outside Llanrhystud. Driving license is essential, or the ability to get here reliably, as we are not on a bus route. The successful candidate will be driving ATVs as part of their day.

Please provide an up to date CV relevant to this position

outlining your experience with references and why you should be considered for a trial day

- email to zeddiefarm@gmail.com

hours: 08:30-17:00hrs

Expected start date: Immediate start

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ZEddie Foundation - Sanctuary General Assistant required

Just outside Llanrhystud SY23 5BD

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Equestrian Yard work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person