British Grooms Association
TRAVELLING HEAD PERSON
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Travelling Head Person
Location: Suffolk
Days per week: 6
Job Type: Full time
Sector: Racing (Flat)
Job Type: Head Groom
Salary: Competitive
Pets allowed
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A fantastic position has become available at Ed Dunlop Racing to join the team as Travelling Head Person to work alongside the existing travelling team. The role involves all aspects of the industry day to day however your main responsibility will be travelling horses to the races, saddling, looking after owners and being in sole charge of horses and staff while on the racecourse both in UK and abroad. The ideal candidate will need to be able to:
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- Show good leadership skills
- A clean driving license and the ability to drive a two-stall horsebox.
- Work as part of a team
- Be able to perform basic first aid on horses
- Pull manes and perform evening stable duties
If you are able to ride out when needed it would be a big bonus but not essential.
We work 1 in 2 weekends and get every other Wednesday afternoon off however during the season when busy with racing you may need to be flexible with this.
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If you would like to apply please don't hesitate to call 01638661998 or email office@eddunlopracing.co.uk with your cover letter and CV.
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Contact Information
Contact Name: Ed Dunlop Racing
Contact Email: office@eddunlopracing.co.uk
Contact Number: 01638661998
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