Job Description
Marsden Carriages require an enthusiastic individual to join their team in Dove Holes Buxton as an Apprentice Groom / Horse Driver. Full training will be provided by Marsden Carriages and Total People.
Marsden are a horse drawn carriage company providing carriages for all occasions funerals, weddings, proms, film work etc.Â
You will be trained to do all general yard duties as required in any equestrian yard mucking out, filing nets, waters, clip, plait, pull & trim.  You will also be taught how to harness up horses put them to the carriages and eventually to drive them. You will also attend our funerals and weddings as a groom which you also be trained to do.
Our working week is 35 hours, typically 9-5, however this could vary depending on funeral bookings.  We are ideally looking for someone with some equine experience that knows the basics and has a basic riding knowledge however it isn't essential providing you are driven and committed to learning.
Due to the earlier starts this job entails on funeral days, your own transport would be desirable unless you are local to our yard as it is imperative you are on time.
We have an immediate start available and a trial week is required.
Personal Qualities :
- Neat and TidyÂ
- ReliabeÂ
- PunctualÂ
- Driven and eager to learnÂ
Skills Required :
- Basic equine knowledge
- Basic riding skillsÂ
- Good communication skillsÂ
- Good organisational skills
Future Prospects : Progression onto Level 3 Â Apprenticeship programmesÂ
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