Equine Worker- Enniskillen

Our client, A Large public sector organisation, based in Enniskillen is looking for an Equine Worker to join their team.Duration: 6 monthsRate of pay: £12.54 Per HourLocation: EnniskillenHours: Monday to Thursday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM Friday: 8:30AM to 4:00PM(including a 30 minute meal break per day, Monday to Friday).A core requirement of the post: The successful candidate will be required to work outside normal working hours including weekends and public holidays, early mornings (during the academic year) and some evenings.Main Duties:The main duties of the post will include:1. Carrying out day-to-day equine duties associated with the equine enterprises (racing unit / equitation unit);2. Recording information (for example electronic data) relating to the equine enterprises;3. Supervising and recording student performance while students are carrying out practical duties;4. Complying with all CAFRE Health and Safety policies and procedures;5. Assisting with other general estate/ farm duties as required;6. Driving duties which will include driving departmental vehicles; and7. Assisting in duties associated with CAFRE knowledge transfer, events and other activities which may be located off campus.The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post.A core requirement of the post will be that the agency worker will be required to work outside normal working hours including early mornings (for example every second week during the academic year), evenings (for example late evening stock check) and also weekends / public holidays.Essential Criteria:1. A formal equine qualification to at least Level 2, e.g. NVQ level 2, British Horse Society Stage 2, Level 2 Diploma in Horse care, or equivalent;AND2. At least 2 years, full time equivalent, experience of horse husbandry, including grooming and the practical use of a broad range of items of horse tack when working in an equine yard;AND3. A full, current driving license enabling the license holder to drive in Northern Ireland.Desired Experience: A driving licence entitling the person to tow a trailer (Category B+E).Formal qualifications in racing-related subjects or riding-related subjects. Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete an AccessNI check