Job Type: Full-time

Travelling Groom, Brentwood, Essex REF JF1504

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Groom required to travel with show jumpers nationally and internationally.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who has the required experience with competition horses and can provide first class care at home and abroad. The rider and horses compete at a high level and require the travelling groom to understand the demands of working away from home.

Must be able to turn horses out to the highest standard-clipping, trimming etc and be able to groom at events sometimes at a fast pace. The ideal person will be reliable, organised, committed and an excellent team player. Someone who is friendly and easy to get along with essential. Must be confident and competent handling fit horses on the ground- lunging, tacking up, studding up etc. The ability to prepare the horses for travel essential (bandaging etc) and to assist with loading the lorry.

There is accommodation available in Brentwood when based on the yard at home. Other grooms employed so this is not an isolated position.

A good salary will be offered for the right person.

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Live in Housekeeper- Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire- RR1386

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced, live in housekeeper required for small private household located just outside of Tenbury Wells.

This is a lovely opportunity for someone who would enjoy working in a beautiful, rural location for a small, quiet family.

Hours:

8 am – 3 pm, 1-2 days off a week. Weekends will be required. House/Dog sitting required regularly.

Beautiful 1 bedroom cart lodge available onsite but separate from the main house. Partner / pets (dog or cat) welcome.

The vacancy is also open to a domestic couple or a locally based daily housekeeper, prepared to stay overnight as required (when client is away principally).

General Requirements:

Washing and ironing for 1 person
Set breakfast each morning for up to three people
Cook healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and supper plus any meal prep or light batch cooking as and when needed
Daily tidy up (sweeping, polishing, hoovering, mopping as and when necessary)
Run general errands, shopping etc
Be happy to house sit in the main house 2 nights a week whilst the owner is away, during this time the two lovely, family dogs would need feeding and looking after

This would suit someone who would enjoy perhaps a slower pace of life, offering a great work life balance. The house is beautiful and the family would love the person to keep it looking clean and tidy all year round. The successful candidate will be required to have an up to date DBS check and glowing references.

The person must be happy working in a house with dogs as the couple have 2.

Good salary on offer.

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Ref JF1500

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Live In Housekeeper required for large country house located in a stunning location in the Chilterns ,overlooking the valley between Marlow and Henley on Thames.

A detached house will be included and all utility bills paid. Partner welcome .

The large, older property has been completely refurbished and now boasts a modern interior making managing the cleaning much easier. This is an 8 bedroom house which is kept immaculate at all times, so the successful person must be someone who takes a pride in their work and enjoys carrying out all housework to a high standard. A cleaner is also employed.

The hours will be Monday to Friday – 08.30 to 16.30 with very occasional dog care required outside of these hours.

The Position:-

High standard housework
Laundry, Ironing, linen changing and bed making
General tidying throughout the house
Emptying bins, loading and unloading dishwasher
Refreshing flowers
Running errands- collecting dry cleaning etc
Walking and feeding 3 little dogs

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy with a ‘can do’ attitude
Polite and well presented and a nice person to have around
Experienced, with previous private household housekeeping
Will be able to manage the cleaning schedules, including regular deep cleans
Happy to clean kitchen and bathrooms
Wardrobe management with specialist fabric care ( cashmere, silk etc)
Car driver
Non smoker
Animal lover as the family have 3 small dogs whose care at times will be the responsibility of the housekeeper

An excellent salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Director’s Assistant, Essex/Suffolk Ref JF 1499

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Temporary Position

Assistant required for award winning Landscape Company Director, located close to Bures on the Essex/Suffolk border – easy access from the A12.

This position will run from November 2023 to May/June 2024 to assist with the organisation of the building of 4 gardens for The Chelsea Flower Show 2024.

The hours will be 8.30am to 4.30pm, 2 days a week, however someone with flexibility would be preferred.

We are looking for someone to assist the Director with the following tasks:

Pulling together the material schedules for the gardens
Researching materials for the gardens ( Reclamation and Eco )
Managing time frames for resourcing all elements of the 4 garden builds
Pulling together budgets for each garden
Managing the RHS portal
Finding accommodation in London for the teams.

The Person:-

Reliable, really organised with the ability to work to deadlines in a calm manner
Understand costings and budgets
Keep accurate records, enabling easy access to all detail.
Will have excellent communication skills both written and face to face.
Will have excellent IT skills
Ideally will have an understanding of Landscaping, basic building materials and plants.
Enthusiastic and easy to get along with.
Car driver with own transport

Salary to be agreed depending on experience .

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Nanny- Hempstead, Norfolk- REF RR1498

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Lovely, experienced Nanny required for a wonderful family of 4 in Hempstead who have two little children aged 2 and 10 months.

Hours:

35-38 hours a week (approximately 8.5-9.5 hours a day) Monday- Thursday. The family have a guest en-suite bedroom in the main house which the Nanny could stay in from Monday-Thursday if accommodation is required. Occasional babysitting included in hours.

Both parents work although Mum works part time and likes to help with the children where she can. This would therefore suit someone who enjoys this set up as they will not always have sole charge.

The role will include:

Organising activities such as visiting the Zoo, attending weekly swimming classes, playdates, creating outdoor and indoor fun/games.
Sole charge of the children a lot of the time
Naps
Preparing children’s food, batch cooking and baking
Bottle feeding
Changing nappies
Helping with potty training
Tidying up after the children
Light housekeeping, laundry
Potentially going on holiday with the family

The family are looking for a kind, caring, positive and fun Nanny to slot in and become a member of their team. This would suit someone who has a genuine love for children and is looking for a long term, permanent role.

Car driver essential and clean driving licence. Use of the family car for outings and nursery run.

DBS check and excellent working references essential.

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Gardener/Groundsperson, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire REF JF 1497

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Gardener/Groundsperson required for large private Estate located approx 4 miles North of Huntingdon.

We are looking for an experienced person who can work Monday to Friday – 07.30 am to 16.30 pm with an earlier finish on Friday.

This position requires the Gardener/Groundsperson to travel to various sites owned by the Estate rather than being based in one location. Tending several gardens rather than just the main Estate gardens.

The Position:-

To take full responsibility for all the trees, and hedges, grass and weeding maintenance on sites owned by the Estate. Including flower bed maintenance with an interest in plant varieties.
To ensure all gates, fencing and signage are well maintained and clean around the site.
To be responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and maintenance of all external areas.
To report any issues to the line manager, or subsequent departments for any repairs or maintenance.
To take the lawn mower to the various sites by trailer/truck.
To assist when required with setting up and management of Estate run events.
To ensure you are fully trained and can operate within all Health and Safety guidelines.

The Person:-

A good team player who can also work using their own initiative
Someone with previous experience in a similar role
Able to maintain each of the sites owned by the Estate-formal garden areas, including walk tracks, hedge trimming, and general garden duties
Happy to carry out a variety of tasks, with no 2 days being the same, so plenty of variety.
Able to manage the high standards required by the Estate
Confident and competent with all large machinery use
Will have a good knowledge of plants and their care
Will be a car driver with a clean licence
The position can involve heavy work at times, so the successful person must be physically fit.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

23 days paid holiday , a stakeholder pension scheme and training when required will be included.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Groundsperson /Maintenance , West Norfolk – Ref JF 1498

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Grounds Person/Assistant

Experienced person required for private house set in 5 acres of grounds in West Norfolk.

We are looking for a well presented, polite, and conscientious person with good knowledge of garden machinery and basic house maintenance skills, who can assist with the running of the property.

This person will be a non-smoker, in good health, able to communicate effectively and work on their own initiative.

Duties will include.

General grounds maintenance such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting. Use of a garden tractor with attachments.

(All equipment provided, and training given where necessary).

All aspects of plant care and tidiness of planted areas.

Cleaning and basic maintenance of vehicles along with driving duties.

Handling post and deliveries.

Security of premises.

Liaising with visiting trades people.

Household duties include fire cleaning, window cleaning, replacing lightbulbs, minor plumbing and electrical issues.

Assisting other household staff where necessary.

The ideal applicant

Full Driving Licence – essential

Non-Smoker – essential

Knowledge of plants and Shrubs – important

Chain Saw training – an advantage.

Strimmer training – an advantage

Ladder training – an advantage

First Aid Certificate – an advantage

Hours

Basic Hours 8.30-5.00 Mon – Fri

Occasional weekend work and additional hours may be required.

Keyholder responsibilities

Good salary offered as well as Nest Pension and 28 days holiday ( inc Bank Holidays)

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Office Manager & Client Liaison Ref JF 1496

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Office Manager required to help run the central office of this exclusive hotel chain, offering fabulous holidays for dogs. This would also involve liaising with clients and helping to expand the business.

We are looking for a new person to join the small established team increasing the number of full time employees to 3 with the help of a part time employee too. This is a really friendly office and would suit someone like minded, who does not mind a dog resting on their feet on occasions.

The Position:-

Monday to Friday 30-35 hours per week
Liaising with clients, vets and suppliers
General office duties which will include filing, data recording etc
Booking dogs into the hotel
Arranging taxi routes around London for pick ups
Liaising with/booking taxi drivers
Using IT with confidence-word, spreadsheets, excel and diary management
Basic bookkeeping
Assisting with marketing and social media marketing
Arranging grooming schedules and booking the groomer
Ordering dog food, supplies and stationary

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and very organised
Polite, friendly with excellent communication skills both face to face and over the phone
Able to use a variety of computer programmes including word and excel. The office uses Asana, so familiarisation with that, or an interest in learning it, would be appreciated.
Having IT skills for photo montages and basic social media marketing
Experienced with basic bookkeeping, preferably Quickbooks
Will be genuinely comfortable around and enjoy dogs as they are in and around the office, and the subject of most client interactions!
Within half and hour of the office
Car driver and non smoker

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Gardener- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Ref JF1495

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Gardener required for private country house located near Bury St Edmunds, to join small team. This would suit an experienced gardener with excellent horticultural skills.

The hours will be Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

The gardens and grounds total 8 acres with a variety of areas.

The Position will include:-

Maintaining formal borders
Formal lawn care
Weeding
Pruning
Cutting back
Restocking
General tidying of the garden

The person:-

Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic
Able to work alone and as part of a small team
Preferably horticulturally qualified, however someone with extensive plant knowledge would be considered
Will love working outside and be physically fit and healthy
Will be a car driver with own transport
Experienced with large garden machinery use.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person.

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

General Farm Worker (Potatoes)- Wymondham, Norfolk- REF RR1494

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time, experienced potato operator required for family run farm near Wymondham, Norfolk.

The person must be an experienced farm worker who is familiar with irrigation and de-stoning in particular.

This is a full time, permanent position.

Accommodation available on site if required.

Excellent working references essential.

For more information about this role, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Full Time, Assistant Housekeeper, Harpley, Norfolk – Ref JF 1491

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, Assistant Housekeeper required for large, private, country house located in a very rural location North of Kings Lynn.

The successful person will support the Housekeeper to deliver all housekeeping duties in this lovely property to a very high standard.

The ideal person will have previously worked within a private household and understand the demands of working around a busy family. A polite, well presented, integral person who works well within a small team is essential.

The hours will normally be 40 per week. Help on the occasional evening and weekend would be great but is not a deal breaker.

Core hours: 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday-Friday although some flexibility with start and finish times on offer.

The Position :-

All housekeeping duties to a high standard
Performing deep cleaning when the family are not in residence
Preparing the house for the family and any guests
Supporting with the preparation and serving of meals
Making up beds, changing and ironing linen, presenting beds to a high standard
Washing and cleaning crockery, silverware and glassware
Being comfortable around dogs and caring for them as required
Being comfortable around children
Carrying out any other duties that may be required for the smooth running of the house

The Person:-

Previous experience within a similar role would be preferred
Calm, friendly and approachable
Discreet, reliable and honest with the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times
Able to work in an efficient, tidy and careful manner with a high level of attention to detail.
Will have excellent communication skills
Will be organised and able to prioritise
Self-motivated and able to work on their own as well as part of a team, taking direction from the Housekeeper
Flexible, mature and pro-active
Able to remain calm when working under pressure and to deadlines
Positive, pragmatic and professional at all times
Committed to maintaining and providing the highest standards of service and care
Car driver
Non smoker

Fully checkable references will be requested and an up to date DBS check.

To apply, please call Jackie 07979 501997 or Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Grain Store Person – Bury St Edmunds/ Suffolk – Ref SP1492

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Grain Store Person required for a large farming business located between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds in the village of Ingham.

This is a full time position, Monday – Friday 7am – 6pm and Saturday’s 7am – 1pm, with occasional Sunday’s during busy periods. Overtime pay will be offered for anything over an 8 hour day, Saturday’s and Sunday’s.

The basic salary will be £10.50+ overtime at time and a half

Sundays and Bank Holidays will be Double Time

The ideal person will:

Have experience in loading lorries
Have previous experience of sampling grain
Able to look after all paperwork and keep accurate records
Be IT literate and happy managing computer inputs and store details
Able to drive loading shovels and tractors
Be able to keep the grain store safe and tidy as required

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hard working and who can be flexible to pick up extra work over the weekends and in busy periods.

For more information please contact info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or speak to Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Sophie on 07889 849175

Groundsperson / Handyperson / Gardener – Newmarket, Suffolk – Ref JF1489

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Groundsperson/Gardener required for farming family with large equestrian facility including full size cross country courses, dressage and jumping arenas, gallops and stable yard.

The ideal person will be able to :

Drive a tractor
Use a range of implements behind the tractor – harrows, roller, sprayer etc
Operate a maintain large machinery – quad, ride on mowers, strimmer, hedge cutter and chain saw
Maintain large areas of hedging including box hedging
Assist with formal gardens when required-grass cutting and weeding
Repair and paint outbuildings and fencing
Keep the cross country tracks cut throughout the year and safe for the horses to use
Work Monday to Friday with the flexibility to help occasionally at weekends
Work efficiently unsupervised and work in all weathers
Carry out physical work some of which is heavy
Understand irrigation systems (preferable)

The successful person will be offered a competitive salary and a wonderful environment to work in. Other staff employed on the farm so not an isolated position.

Car driver essential and someone within 40 minutes of property.

Fully checkable references will be required.

Telephone Jackie: 07979 501997

Live in Nanny – Cley, Norfolk- REF RR1484

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced live in Nanny required for lovely family of 4 near Cley in North Norfolk.

This is a full time, permanent, live in position.

Hours:

7.15am-6.30pm, Monday – Friday with the occasional weekend (pre arranged).

The Nanny must be experienced and have worked as a Nanny for a private family previously. Qualifications would be great but are not crucial. The person must adore children and also be happy mucking in and taking care of anything child related i.e. changing nappies, assisting with naps, preparing meals, managing children’s laundry, ironing, changing bed sheets, organising daily indoor and outdoor activities etc.

The children are 3 and 1 years of age. They attend nursery a couple of mornings a week so the nanny must be able to drive and be happy using the family’s car to carry out drop offs and collections.

Car driver essential due to rural location and job requirements.

DBS check will be required prior to starting. Excellent, checkable references a must.

Accommodation:

Self contained, 1 bedroom annexe with a kitchen and bathroom set away from the main house available.

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitmrent.co.uk / 07771 655879

Experienced Gardener – Swaffham, Norfolk- REF RR1483 (Under offer)

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, experienced Gardener required for large private country Estate located close to Swaffham, Norfolk.

The ideal person will have horticultural qualifications with excellent plant knowledge.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic and hardworking to join the established team all maintaining this 26 acre garden to the highest standard.

A real team player with a really good work ethic. Must be happy working in all weathers and understand what the seasons mean to the garden.

The Job Involves:-

Lawn care using large ride on mowers, strimmers, sprayers etc
Basic garden machinery maintenance
Excellent horticultural knowledge to maintain Herbaceous borders, cutting garden, green house, vegetables, greenhouses, fruit cages and formal hedges.

There are 3 greenhouses growing vegetables and lowers for the main house. Fruit cages ,formal borders and hedges also make up this garden.

Clean driving licence essential and fully checkable references will be requested.

A good salary will be offered to the successful gardener who can provide fully checkable references. Subsidised accommodation could be available.

Please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for more information

Full Time Nanny, Near Ipswich, Suffolk – Ref JF1471

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Live In or Live Out Nanny required for busy young family located in rural location south of Ipswich. Childcare qualifications preferred but New baby experience is of utmost importance and a Nanny who understands daily routines – naps, feeds etc for 5 month old.

The ideal person will be reliable, flexible and kind with a genuine love of working with small children. The ability to cook healthy, delicious meals for the children is a must. A tidy person who is happy to keep on top of tidying children’s areas as well as bed changing and children’s laundry.

Car driver essential due to location and school/nursery pick up.

This will be a full time role from January (c.45hrs) and can be part time up until then.

The Position:

All baby care-nappies, feeding, naps, fresh air time, bath etc
2 Older children’s after school care, cooking tea, bath and bedtime routine
Children’s laundry, cleaning and bed changing
Keeping areas tidy

The Person:

Reliable, flexible, kind & trustworthy with a calm, friendly personality
Childcare qualified
Car driver with clean licence
Can cook healthy meals
Natural rapport with children but can be disciplined.

The successful person will be offered a good salary between £30,000 – £35,000 dependant on experience. Fully checkable references will be requested.

Please call Jackie 07979501997 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for more information.

Full Time Nanny/Mother’s Help , Leiston, Suffolk Ref JF 1478

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help required for busy farming family located in rural location approx 2 miles North of Leiston Suffolk.

We are looking for someone who can work 40 hours a week over 4 days (these can be agreed)-usual hours required will be 9am to 7pm.

The family have 3 school age children ( 12, 10, 8 ) and a baby age 4 months.

The successful person must be reliable, kind, bright with a genuine love of children. Childcare qualifications would be preferred, however someone with extensive childcare/nannying experience would be considered.

The position is basically an extra pair of hands for the working mother, someone who can keep the family and house running smoothly.

The family have dogs, so animal lover essential.

The position will involve:-

All childcare relating to the baby ( feeding, nappy change, baths, nap time, weaning etc)
School runs for the older children
Breakfast clearing away, loading and unloading dishwashing and kitchen tidying
Children’s laundry and ironing- during baby naps
Bed changing
Fresh air for baby taking dogs for a walk.

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual, kind, caring and fun
Trustworthy
First aid trained( paediatric )
Car driver with clean licence
Good cook who can provide healthy children’s meals
Happy to do housework, laundry and ironing
Fully experienced with baby care.

Fully checkable references will be requested and a DBS check.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Head Gardener, Buckinghamshire Ref JF 1473

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Head Gardener required for private country estate located near Henley on Thames , Buckinghamshire. The property and gardens overlook the stunning Chiltern Hills, so this is a fabulous location to live and work.

We are looking for a skilled gardener with RHS qualifications to manage this beautiful, established 8 acre ornamental garden.

The garden comprises several areas, all of which require high standard maintenance to keep them looking exceptional at all times. This is a full time position and accommodation is available on site (3 bedroom cottage)

This would suit someone with passion and a genuine love of using their horticultural skills. The owner adores their garden and is looking for a gardener who takes pride in their work with an enthusiastic approach.

As much as possible the garden is managed organically, so a gardener with an environmentally friendly approach would be preferred.

The Position:

Formal lawn care, using large garden machinery including ride on mower, strimmer etc
Formal border care- weeding, pruning, cutting back, spraying, restocking etc
Cutting garden- ensuring flowers available for the house
Greenhouse management
Vegetable growing- providing produce for the house
General tidying around the property – terraces, pathways and leisure areas
Topiary
Spraying – mostly organically but some areas still chemically treated

The person:

Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
Friendly and good to have around
Happy to follow instructions but also able to work using their own initiative
RHS qualified, with excellent horticultural skills
Experienced with using garden machinery.
Experienced with topiary.
Will have an keen eye for detail and have the ability to keep the garden in immaculate order
Will understand the seasons and know what and when things need doing
Will have spray certificates PA1 and PA6
Car driver

A generous salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

A partner employed elsewhere would be welcome.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Landscape Operative, Nr Colchester, Essex REF-SP1466

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

A fantastic opportunity has come up for anyone looking to get into Garden Landscaping working as a Landscape Operative for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures.

This is a Monday to Friday position with travel from the base in Bures to a variety of sites, mostly in East Anglia including Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and in London. A minimum requirement of 40 hours per week will be required as well as the potential to earn more through some overtime. You will be part of a multi-skilled team where you will have the chance to learn new skills through training and pathways to grow within the business.

The role will entail assisting the skilled Landscapers to construct the gardens. Possible duties will include laying paving, constructing borders, flower beds and any other hard landscaping that needs doing on the individual sites.

Our client is a multi award winning, professional and very well established business, with most recently a Gold and Silver award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.

The skills required are:-

Knowledge of basic principles of hard landscaping
The desire and willingness to learn on the job and grow within the company
Disciplined and organised and to aim for excellence
Honest and reliable
Positive and proactive attitude and a critical eye for detail
Health and safety awareness essential and CSCS Card useful
Driving licence essential, towing licence would be an advantage

You will be offered:-

An industry competitive salary
Any training required to enhance your skills
Uniform and all equipment needed
Pension
An exciting environment with lots of opportunity to grow and pathways to promotion
Possible use of a Van subject to experience

For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Sophie on 07889 849175 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Plumber/Maintenance – Luton, Bedfordshire Ref JF1472

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experience Plumber/Maintenance person required for large private Estate with 50 residential properties located near Luton Bedfordshire.

We are looking for someone with at least 5 years plumbing and heating experience to join this small team maintaining the properties on the Estate-mainly residential but with a number of commercial buildings too.Good communication skills essential as the work will be in tenanted homes.

The hours will be 8am to 4.30pm – Monday to Friday.

The Position:-

Dealing with Hot and Cold systems
Hanging radiators, extending pipes, refilling systems and ensuring heating is working.
Toilet repairs and replacements.
Leak identification.
Connection of appliances
Blockages, drainage issues and pipework replacement.
General maintenance

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and a good team player
Polite with good communication skills
City and Guilds/NVQ level 2 qualified ( preferred )
A car driver with own transport
Will have at least 5 years experience in plumbing and heating

A good salary will be offered to the successful person will fully checkable references

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Yard Person, Nr Colchester Essex REF – SP1467

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Yard Person required for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures.

This is a Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4pm position based at the site in Bures.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an established team that delivers both domestic and commercial landscape construction all over East Anglia and London. You will be a key part of the team overseeing the smooth running of the yard.

The position will require:-

Operating machinery such as forklifts, excavators and other plant equipment
Undertake the servicing of small plant equipment, including basic repairs
Understanding of basic construction materials
Manage the yard and stores, including keeping all areas organised and tidy

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic
Proactive individual that can work alone, who also has a strong team ethos
Excellent organisational skills
A good problem solver
A car driver is essential and be able to tow trailers to deliver small plant to site
Aware with the requirements of Health and Safety

You will be offered:-

An industry competitive salary
Training to enhance your skills
Uniform and all equipment needed
Company pension scheme

For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Sophie on 07889 849175 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Grounds Person / Gardener- Poringland, Norfolk- REF RR1400

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Grounds Person / Gardener required for large private Estate situated in a beautiful rural location just a stone’s throw away from South Norwich (7 miles).

This is a full time, permanent, employed position.

Hours and days:

37-40 hours a week
Monday-Friday, no weekends
7.30/8.00am- 4.30/5pm

The position:

Maintain the gardens and Estate grounds – general horticultural knowledge is important.
Work to include management of lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs, drive edges, garden features, courtyards, gutters etc.
Must have experience with ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and similar garden equipment
The role will involve both working solo and with estate staff and contractors as required.
Maintenance of all garden machinery, tools and equipment (handling basic maintenance and repairs).
Assist and manage Estate landscaping projects where relevant
Tickets in spraying, chainsaw use, and telehandler operating would be a real advantage, driving licence is essential.

Salary: Competitive

For more information about this great opportunity, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Full Time, live in/out Nanny, Norwich- Ref RR1459

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced and wonderful Nanny required to support lovely family of 5 who are soon to be expecting twins this Christmas/New Year. The family are based South of Norwich City Centre and are looking for a Trainee or Qualified Nanny to join their family and support them on a long term basis. They have a beautiful, large family home which has 6 acres of garden offering plenty of fresh air and space for the children to explore and enjoy.

The children’s ages range from 2 to 7 years.

Responsibilities:

Get the three children ready for school, feed them breakfast and then take them to school.
School run (approximately 50 minute round trip)
Prepare school bags
Look after the newborn twins where necessary so Mummy can recovery after her C-section
Prepare dinner for the children and snacks
Help with homework
Bath and bedtime routine
All children are asleep by 7pm and are in a lovely, happy daily routine
There may be additional hours for evening work but this would be planned in advance.
There is an opportunity for a ‘green fingered’ nanny to establish a vegetable and fruit patch in the greenhouse should they wish!

Live in option:

The family would consider a live-in nanny and have a two-bedroom cottage with garden, on site that could be made available.

Hours & days of work:

Ideally 7am to 7pm, Monday-Friday for the first 3-4 months. This could then be altered slightly for example 7am-6pm or 7.30-6.30pm once the twins are a little older and the family have adjusted to life as a 7.

This is a full time, permanent, employed position.

It would suit someone who adores children of all ages and would enjoy working in a busy household. The children are all beautifully behaved and extremely polite. The Nanny must be happy to follow the families routine offering a kind, calming yet firm approach.

Requirements:

Well referenced
DBS checked prior to starting
Have a clean driving licence

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Estate Foreman/Manager, Newmarket, Suffolk Ref JF 1456

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

WORKING ESTATE FOREMAN / MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working as part of a small team, the estate is to be managed and maintained in an environmentally friendly manner with game and nature conservation high on the list of objectives. The number one priority will be to keep the estate looking immaculate at all time.

Grassland / Park Management to include:

Grazing management (licensed users)
Conservation of winter feed
Field records associated with grassland management
Maintain fencing / gates and other field boundaries
Monitor and maintain drainage as appropriate

Other Estate Management duties to include, although not exclusively:

Woodland and hedging maintenance and management including chainsaw work, tree guards, staking etc
Fencing
Track and road maintenance – weekly sweeping of all drives
Tree management – staking, spraying, watering etc
Grass cutting along drives / roadside and margins
Public footpath maintenance
General estate maintenance and repair
Assisting the Gamekeeper in running the shoot where appropriate including working on shoot days
Keeping the farmyard buildings tidy and in good repair, including painting when required
Keeping the farmyards swept
Cleaning and general maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment
Helping with the contracted arable operation – harvest – margin establishment – game cover – drilling
Estate security
Responsible for one / two other team members – allocation of tasks / time management / supervision

You should ideally be proficient in all tasks or be prepared to undertake training. Good record keeping skills are essential and you should possess good computer skills/ You should be able to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and other staff employed or sub-contracted. It is vital that you work as part of the Estate team and are willing to undertake other duties when necessary.

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Temporary Farm Secretary/Bookkeeper , Norwich, Norfolk REF 1457

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Farm Secretary Maternity Contract

Full time farm secretary required on a temporary 12–14-month maternity contract in a busy and varied family run farming business and butchery. Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.

We are looking for a reliable and organised person able to travel to a rural location 12 miles north of Norwich.

The role would suit someone with farm office experience or knowledge of farming.

The position will include but is not limited to:

Use of Sage 50 for all bookkeeping tasks
VAT returns monthly.
Bacs payment runs.
Use of excel.
Payroll and timesheet management
Dealing with customers (mainly wholesale) over the phone. Full product training will be given but applicants must be comfortable with spending time in a butchery.
PA and Admin duties
Use of bespoke system to place customer orders (training provided)
Customer credit control

To start in early November the applicant must:

Be competent with bookkeeping tasks (Knowledge of Sage not essential as training will be given)
Be confident with basic excel tasks.
Have experience in a farm secretary or farm accounts type role.

Competitive salary dependant on experience. Further details and an in-depth job description are available on request (info@swanningtonfarmtofork.co.uk)

Closing Date 6^th October, please apply with a covering letter and CV.

Housekeeper, Great Witchingham, Norfolk-Ref RR1451

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Housekeeper required for large, private family in Great Witchingham, Norfolk.

35 hours a week as a minimum, Monday- Friday from 7am each day.

This would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy environment with lots going on. The family have 3 school age children and pets.

Responsibilities:

All housekeeping duties to a high standard (dusting, hoovering, mopping, emptying bins, loading and unloading dishwasher)
All laundry including ironing
Organising children’s cupboards / wardrobes
Managing school uniforms and sports kit
Unpacking weekly shop
Changing beds
Walking family dogs when needed
School runs as and when required

This could be live in or live out.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Housekeeper, North Elmham, Norfolk- REF RR1447

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced, private housekeeper required to replace family’s current housekeeper who has been with them for over 20 years.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is perhaps looking for a slightly slower pace of life. The family’s children have all flown the nest so for the majority of the time it would just be two people in the house plus their two friendly dogs.

Responsibilities:

Carry out all housework to a high standard (hoovering, mopping, polishing, dusting)
Keep the house clean and tidy throughout the week
Change beds
Manage washing
Keep on top of the ironing
Generally tidy away after the family

Hours & days required;

Monday-Friday
9am-2.00pm

This would suit someone who enjoys working in a country setting, the family have dogs and horses. It is also in a lovely remote spot so a car driver is essential.

Previous housekeeping experience a must. Glowing, professional references will also be required before starting this position.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Head or Senior Gardener, Luton, Bedfordshire Ref SP 1449

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Head or senior gardener required for a large house with ornamental and woodland garden as well as an associated house also with large garden in Luton, Bedfordshire. Sole responsibility for the upkeep and development of the Gardens and maintaining them to a high standard.

Key Duties

Acting as the principal Gardener for two properties, responsible for all gardening and presentation of external areas assisted by the estates grounds team.

Improving and maintaining the gardens, beds, lawns, trees, and hedges and planning future development of the Gardens in consultation with the Principals.

Supervision of any contracted personnel conducting gardening works in the Garden.

Husbandry of all equipment and tools associated with the Gardens.

Plant propagation and Management of a small greenhouse and vegetable garden.

Key Requirements
• Efficient and experienced Gardener, RHS Level 3 preferable
• Horticultural knowledge essential
• Full Driving Licence
• Relevant up to date qualifications

Skills Required
• Understanding of Health and Safety
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good at working independently

Personal Attributes
• Dynamic
• Self Motivated
• Efficient
• Fast and effective
• Trustworthy

For more information please contact Jackie 07979501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

ICT Teacher & Technician – Brettenham, Suffolk Ref 1446

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time ICT Teacher & Technician required for one of the leading independent pre-Preparatory and Preparatory schools in the country. This is a co-educational school and caters for pupils up to age 13. The school is located in a beautiful part of Suffolk not far from Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket.

We are looking for a full time experienced person to join the team to ensure the ICT systems are developed in line with the schools requirements for teaching and learning.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and hard working person with a passion for education. Someone who has the ability to inspire, motivate and support the pupils with a proven track record of academic successes within the subject area.

The ideal person will be able to manage the learning of individuals, groups and whole classes effectively, using teaching techniques appropriate to suit the stage of the lesson and the needs of the learners. Excellent communication skills essential to liaise/report to Head, other staff and parents making sure accurate records are kept. Someone who can maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both in school and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.

The Position:-

To monitor the running of the servers and network PCs administering maintenance when necessary.
Manage and maintain the backup of the schools electronic data
To oversee the licences for OBH cloud based and software agreements/subscriptions ensuring the school is compliant with the ICT licence requirements.
Ensure correct operation of the school’s MIS and to manage its integration with other software packages.
Monitor the reliability, performance and availability of the schools ICT network infrastructure
To have an overview of Microsoft and other online app applications’ configurations.
To provide support to staff and parents for any online teaching that takes place
To monitor correct operation of our firewall systems, wifi access points, including switches and the internet line.
To manage the school’s internet domains / SSL certificates
Monitor the online Safeguarding internet filtering.
Maintain all classroom devices, including ipads, laptops, whiteboards and projectors.
To assist the office with management of the school’s mobile phones
To assist the office with an overview of the correct running of the school photocopiers, liaising with suppliers when appropriate
To oversee the correct working of the school telephone system, liaising with suppliers when necessary.
To provide technical support and assist teaching and admin staff with use of the network and software when necessary.
To support staff with the use of their school laptops and ongoing maintenance.
To arrange and /or check correct operation of Audio-Visual equipment for talks, assemblies and speech day.
To assist teachers in the ICT Room when necessary
To arrange for the disposal of old equipment in accordance with the WEEE directive.
To assist with and help lead new projects such as testing new systems or services, installation and training staff.
To liaise with the Director of Finance and Operations regarding the ordering of new equipment, consumables and services demonstrating best value within the ICT budget
Manage a register of ICT Assets
Ensure appropriate “housekeeping” tasks are implemented
Work with 3^rd party suppliers in regular maintenance of programmes or trouble shooting in the resolution of ICT faults and installations.
To conduct presentations and compile reports
Ensure the schools ICT systems are protected from security vulnerabilities and processes are in place that adhere to the ICT policy
Define and implement ICT Procedures for the School
Develop robust disaster recovery platforms and procedures and perform periodic Disaster Recovery (DR) testing
Work with academic and administrative stakeholders to help define and develop ICT strategy solutions to meet the future needs of the school.

Person Specification:-

Ability to teach Key Stage 2 curriculum
Ability to use a range of teaching strategies in order to meet the needs of all students
Sound behaviour management skills
Dedication to promoting subject or key stage within the school and marketing within and outside school
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Excellent communication skills with colleagues, school based staff, governors and external bodies
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work harmoniously with others(including pupils, colleagues and parents)
Confident user of ICT to aid administration and learning
Able to maintain confidentiality
Up to date with latest developments in teaching
Must have a really good background in IT with strong hardware knowledge and understand the latest trends in ICT
Experienced in Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Server operating systems
Experienced in working with a service desk.
Proven experience of server and network infrastructure
Proven experience in design of ICT systems
Experienced in managing 3rd party service products
The ability to diagnose and resolve technical errors
Be able to implement technical solutions
Expert understanding of ICT Hardware and Software

Qualifications:-

A graduate, MCSA/MCSE or equivalent or ITIL foundation level
Qualified Teacher status or a willingness to gain qualification within a reasonable period
Proven track record of academic success within the subject.

The new staff member will be offered a competitive salary and a wonderful environment to work in

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Live In Dog and Puppy Manager , Scotland Ref 1444

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Our client operates a professional, well-respected, council-licensed Australian Labradoodle breeding programme and has over 15 years’ experience in the business. With the exception of two dogs that live permanently with the owners in their home, their fully health screened breeding dogs live with local guardian families (not in kennels!) and return for breeding and raising their puppies, for which there are brand-new purpose-built facilities.

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dog lover, this is a full-time, permanent, live-in position with significant responsibility and requires a diligent, confident individual with a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail. Management experience is essential and experience working with dogs professionally is beneficial but not essential, so this role would suit someone looking to take their career in a new direction.

The successful candidate will be required to live on-site in a very comfortable 2-3 bedroom home set on a large 3-acre plot in the Scottish countryside between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The bungalow is about 15 years old and features:

Large open plan kitchen/diner with wood burning stove
Large living room with wood burning stove
Master bedroom with en-suite
Additional bedrooms
Main bathroom
Utility room
WC
Double glazing
Central heating
Furnished
Enclosed private garden

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all the dogs and puppies get 5-star care around the clock. Responsibilities are wide ranging and include all aspects of dog and puppy care, liaising with clients, arranging property maintenance and managing a small team.

Cleaning
Feeding
Exercising
Socialising
Training
Grooming
Supervising breedings & births
Caring for newborns
Monitoring general health & administering basic medical care
Transporting dogs & puppies to the vet
Record keeping
Photography
Liaising with clients
Property maintenance (grass cutting etc)
Arranging repairs

Full on-the-job training will be provided, although the successful candidate will have a natural tendency to lead and take ownership.

5 day working week, but some light duties are required on 2 rest days (i.e. letting a couple of dogs out to the toilet first and last thing / feeding breakfast & supper to a couple of dogs).

Expected to sleep on site every night unless prior arrangement made for this to be covered by another team member.

A full, UK driving license is essential, and a car is preferred (business mileage compensated).

Start date: October – early November 2023.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Temporary Spreader / Telehandler Operator , Lincolnshire , Ref JF 1442

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

TEMPORARY- Muck/Lime Spreader operator with Telehandler experience required for farm in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire.

Immediate start available for a period of 3 weeks approx. Could be more work for right person

Good hourly rate offered to reliable, hard working person who can operate the machinery competently .

Must have driving and tractor licence.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Competition Groom – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire – Ref 1441

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Groom required for family competition yard located near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. There are 7/8 event horses that compete at a high level from Novice to 4*, so someone who understands the demands this involves is a must.

A great opportunity to join this small established team in the most wonderful location which also boasts fabulous facilities including a cross country course.

The Position:-

All yard work to a high standard
Clipping, plaiting, trimming and pulling-competition level
Preparing horses for travel and accompanying to events
Studding up and ensuring the correctness and safety of tack
Washing off and cooling down following cross country
Organising the lorry to assist rider on the day
Lunging at home and events
Hacking fit competition horses
Warming up for rider during training sessions at times
Checking for illness or injury and taking necessary action
Reporting to owners on a regular basis

The Person:-

Will have proven competition yard experience
Will have excellent turn out skills-5* level
Lorry driver ( 7.5T)
Good rider
Organised, dedicated, enthusiastic with a genuine love for eventing
Happy to travel to events at weekends during the season
A good team player but capable of using own their initiative
Friendly and easy to get along wit
Cool, calm personality to ensure competition days are a pleasure for all involved

A generous salary will be offered to the successful person with fully checkable reference.

Accommodation available if required. Partner welcomed and gardening work could be offered.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Gardener/Groom/Maintenance, Guildford, Surrey Ref JF1439

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Gardener/Groom/Maintenance Person required for large family house with approx 12.5 acres of gardens and grounds, located in village location 4 miles south of Guildford. The village has a pub, shop and a cricket pitch so a perfect place to live. London is a 40 minute train ride away.

The family are relaxed, welcoming with an environmentally friendly approach wherever possible and they would like to find someone with the same ethos.

This is very much a role for a country loving person who can turn their hand to variety of tasks making each day different.

The hours will be 8am to 4pm – Monday to Friday.

The Gardening:-

All lawn care using large garden machinery-ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutters etc
General gardening – weeding, pruning, cutting back, replanting-tidying
Vegetable garden maintenance
Good knowledge of plants required
Care of 4 labradors at times-walking and feeding
Vermin control

The Groom side:-

Care of 2 horses – 16hh and 14.2 cobs who live out 24/7
Poo picking the fields, waters, hays and feeds
General grooming, tacking up, changing rugs, leading horses to their lessons
Picking feet out and checking for injury
Assisting Vet and Farrier
Keeping the yard tidy
Tack cleaning and rug care

Maintenance:-

General maintenance of house, stables, sheds, log store, pool area and chalet
Cleaning and fixing gutters
Paddock maintenance-topping , rolling etc
General odd jobs around the property and outbuildings
Log chopping
Security when owner away.

The accommodation if required is a cosy one bedroom chalet style bungalow which overlooks the swimming pool and countryside.

Car driver and non smoker.

Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Live In Housekeeper- Sevenoaks, Kent- REF RR1437

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

A wonderful position has become available for a lovely couple in Sevenoaks. The property is large and consists of 8 bedrooms. The last housekeeper was there for 25 years and the family are looking for an experienced and lovely Housekeeper to fill her shoes.

The successful person will take care of all housekeeping responsibilities including laundry, food preparation and helping on the odd occasion when the couple entertain. It is very important that the person loves dogs as this will be a big part of the role. The Housekeeper will need to look after their little dog like it is their own (she is a valued member of their family).

This is a lovely family to work for. The accommodation available is a self- contained apartment at the top of the main house. The couple travel extensively so the housekeeper would have the run of the property a lot of the time and must therefore be comfortable in a large house on their own.

Interviewing now.

For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Gardener- Reepham, Norfolk – REF RR1432

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, experienced Gardener required for small Norfolk estate consisting of approximately 12 acres of landscaped formal and informal gardens, meadows, orchard, kitchen garden, pool area and woodlands. The garden is exquisite and requires someone who is horticulturally knowledgeable, passionate about gardens and with a high attention to detail.

Someone with RHS qualifications or equivalent would be preferred. The person must have worked for a private household/estate previously. This really is a fantastic opportunity for someone.

Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (No weekends)

Position: Employed or self employed depending on the persons requirements

Responsibilities:

Day to day management of all gardens
Maintain & develop garden (c.few acres), pot plants
Maintain & develop walled garden (vegetables, fruit)
Maintain grounds (around 12 acres), field, hedges, trees, 2x ponds.
Seasonal management of the wider land area
Use garden machinery (ride on mower/quad bike & trailer) and hand tools to complete tasks efficiently
Ensure that all outdoor areas are clean, safe, and visually appealing (pool, driveway, seating areas)
Follow established procedures for the proper use and storage of equipment and supplies
Full responsibility for decisions such as identifying tree works required, replacement planting, and treating any suffering trees/plants/shrubs.
Develop biodiversity

The Person:

Firm understanding of day to day and seasonal jobs
Knowledge of different plants, flowers, and trees
Happy to involve & educate family / kids
Familiarity with garden machinery and hand tools
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Physically fit to handle the demands of outdoor work
Good communication skill

Sadly there is no accommodation available with this position.

Car driver essential due to rural location. Excellent working references a must.

For more information please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

HGV Fitter – REF SP1430

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Commercial HGV fitter required for a well-established family run business based in Great Blakenham near Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and well known plant hire and aggregates business set in a semi-rural location.

The position will be full time around 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7am – 5pm with overtime offered. 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays. The use of a company vehicle will be provided. The salary will be dependent on experience.

The position will include:-

Maintaining a fleet of 8 wheel tippers.
Must have an HGV licence.
Competent to produce vehicles to MOT standard.
Competent to service vehicles with knowledge of Scania and Renault trucks.
Good knowledge of diagnostic equipment, in particular Jaltest Diagnostics.
A knowledge of Construction plant would be beneficial.
Running own workshop, inclusive of all diagnostic equipment.
Liaising with local garages and dealerships for newer vehicles to support in the general maintenance and fixing of all vehicles.

The ideal person will:-

Have at least 5 years experience working within a similar role.
Be able to work alone in their role.
Be a good communicator and able to fit into a team environment within the wider company.
Demonstrate they are reliable and hard working and able to work some overtime if needs be.

For more information please contact – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Accounts Manager -Ipswich / Suffolk – REF – SP1429

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time Accounts Manager required for a well-established family run business based in Great Blakenham near Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and well known plant hire and aggregates business set in a semi-rural location.

This is s full time role Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 28 days holiday a year including bank holidays. The salary will be dependant on experience.

The position will include:-

The use of Sage 50 accounting software.
Running weekly payroll for around 35 staff members, preparing wages reports and submitting to the bank.Dealing with pensions
Manage and update employees personal files
Undertake monthly bank reconciliations
Factoring invoices.
Filing and other office duties
Credit control.
Preparing end of year returns
Administration
Communicating with clients
To ensure the highest standard of confidentiality of customer details at all times
To operate and adhere to the Company’s Health and safety Policy.
To work with the high standards set out by the Company.

The ideal person will:-

Have at least 5 years experience working in a similar position.
Have an approachable and friendly manner.
Be a team player within the wider office.
Reliable and pro-active.
Happy to work alone within their role.
Proficient in the use of Sage50 accounting software.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Please contact Sophie on 07889849175 or at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Customer Sales Advisor – Ipswich – Ref JF 1424

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Customer Sales Advisor required for one of the leading insurance companies in the UK. This is a great opportunity to join this growing, successful team based in Wherstead near Ipswich Suffolk.

The hours will be 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday. The successful person will be offered 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, free on site parking and a wonderful countryside setting to work in. The salary will be dependent on experience.

The Position will include:-

Proactively pursuing sales opportunities and dealing with Personal Lines Customer Service enquiries
Referring financial service leads to the Financial Advisor
Establishing customer needs and assisting with solutions from the company product range
Processing mid-term adjustments and inviting renewals
Working as part of a team to achieve financial targets through selling an servicing of products
Supporting team members in their activities

The Person:-

Reliable, enthusiastic and a real team player
Polite, well presented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Will demonstrate the drive and energy required to provide a fantastic customer service experience to existing and prospective clients
Will be a proficient IT user with good interpersonal skills
Will be a problem solver who enjoys working in a team with a positive can-do attitude
Organised and able manage a busy work load and prioritise tasks
Will hold a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Able and willing to learn new systems, products, processes and skills

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Live in Nanny / Mothers Help, Nr Reepham, Norfolk- REF RR1423

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time, wonderful, live in Nanny required to join a lovely Family in Norfolk. The family have two gorgeous children aged 5 and 6 who attend private school.

Both parents work full time (home and abroad).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves children and is energetic, caring and organised.

Onsite accommodation available (beautiful, self-contained annexe, fully furnished with stylish interiors).

The main requirements will be:

3-5 school runs each week, approximately 30 minute drive each way (use of family car)
Keeping on top of the housework and laundry including ironing
Cooking healthy food
Shopping and general errands
Looking after children’s school diaries (responding to school emails etc)
Taking children to pre-arranged playdates/outings during the holidays
Enjoying lots of crafts/baking/creativity on rainy/quieter days

Hours:

Term Time: (Split shift) 6.30am- 7.30pm, with 3-4 hours off during the middle of the day, Monday-Friday
Holidays: (Full day) 8am-7pm Monday-Friday
Occasional weekends

This would suit an energetic and loving person. Someone who would love to be a part of a great/hardworking family.

Full time position, weekends will be required and where a weekend is worked days off in lieu will be given.

Clean driving licence paramount.

DBS check and great references a MUST.

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Grounds Maintenance / DIY / Gardener – Dereham, Norfolk- REF RR1422

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Grounds / Maintenance person required to look after a 40 acre mini estate which consists of beautiful equine facilities (stable yard, gallop, large all weather surfaced arena, paddocks) formal lawns, gardens.

This can be a self -employed or employed position, with part time or full time hours to suit the person. Even if the successful applicant can only commit to a few days a week or even a few hours per day this will be useful, as long as they have the experience and knowledge required.

If the person has horse experience this would be a real bonus, any extra help bringing horses in and out of the field and mucking out would be a real help to the team although this is not essential.

The main responsibilities will include:

General maintenance of house and 5 properties
All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
General gardening – weeding and cutting back.
Hedge cutting and chopping logs.
Feeding and walking dogs and other animals when needed (birds of prey)
Vermin Control
Tractor driving
Use of garden machinery
Late security and animal checks on a rota
Clearing driveways, leaf blowing, strimming etc

Accommodation a possibility if required.

Must have worked in a similar position previously.

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Riding Groom- Dereham, Norfolk- REF RR 1420

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Groom / Rider required for GB endurance yard in Norfolk.

This is a riding position and the successful person will need to be an excellent, light weight rider. This is a fantastic chance to work with a small, competitive team.

You do not need to have worked with endurance horses previously but MUST have ridden to a good level in either dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, hunting or racing.

This would be ideal for someone who loves riding and enjoys being in the saddle for long hours!

In addition to helping train the horses for competitions you will need to be capable and happy with all stable management and yard duties (mucking out, putting horses on and off the walker, grooming, paddock care, basic illness and lameness knowledge etc).

The team have 6-8 horses in at one time and the yard has fantastic facilities.

You will have sole charge of the horses and other pets (dogs) when the family are away. There are other full time members of staff on the property so this is not an isolated position.

Accommodation a possibility for the right person although it would be easier if the person was local.

Opportunity to attend competitions with overnight stays and potential for overseas travel for someone who would love to get fully involved and learn how to crew at top level although again this is not essential.

Excellent references a must.

Riding videos will be required as part of the application process and can be sent via WhatsApp to 07771 655879 using your full name and the job reference .

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Live in Couple (Groom and Grounds Person)- Norfolk- Ref 1415-RR

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Due to a change in circumstances this wonderful opportunity is available again.

Experienced, well referenced, and wonderful domestic couple required to work on a full-time, live-in basis at a lovely 50-acre mini estate in Thetford. The position is to support a busy couple that run an international business that includes a lot of travel as well as competing their horses at a very high level. They are hoping to find two people that between them can keep everything ticking along smoothly throughout the year.

The couple need to be experienced around horses and looking after the paddocks, stables, and gardens.

Maintenance person

General maintenance of house and 5 properties
All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
General gardening – weeding and cutting back.
Hedge cutting and chopping logs.
Feeding and walking dogs and other animals when needed
Vermin Control
Tractor driving
Late security and animal checks on a rota

Housekeeper/Groom

All stable duties-mucking out, feeding, tack cleaning, riding Arabian horses to a high level (weight limit due to small size of horses).
Happy to go on very long hacks helping to get the horses ready for competition.
Good at turn out and happy to attend oversea competitions.
Housekeeping, cleaning house, ironing, washing, changing beds, shopping when needed, errands etc
Occasional cooking
Late checks on a rota
A non rider may considered

Both positions are full time and will include a 5 day week, working on a rolling rota basis. Due to the nature of this position, working bank holidays will apply.

28 days holiday on and a competitive salary for an experienced couple on offer.

Beautiful accommodation included. Sadly due to the size of the property, only a couple can be considered. There is not enough room for a family or pets.

For more information, please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Wedding and Events Coordinator, Ipswich, Suffolk- Ref JF1408

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Wedding and Events Coordinator required for beautiful, luxury hotel located approx 9 miles West of Ipswich, Suffolk. The hotel is in a fabulous location and offers a unique setting for the perfect wedding day. This really is a great opportunity for someone who would love to part of the hotel’s exciting development.

We are looking for someone passionate and knowledgeable about events and hospitality, with front of house experience, an understanding of food and beverage as well as an enthusiastic approach to creating wonderful occasions.

This is a full time position and weekends when events are taking place will be required to ensure the day goes to plan.

The successful person will be responsible for creating exceptional experiences for weddings and other celebrations. Someone who can take the pressure away from the families and allow them to put their trust in you from the initial meeting to the day of the event.

The Position:-

Meeting prospective clients and showing them around the venue
Planning, creating and fulfilling their event requirements
Advising on food and beverage, flowers, bands, tables, chairs, timings etc
Following up orders on the above to ensure delivery for the day
Liaising with the Hotel Manager to allocate rooms for guests etc
Liaising with Chef and arranging a taster menu for the bride and groom
Developing new and existing clients by targeted marketing
Managing a team, making sure everyone provides the same first class, professional service

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual, organised with exceptional communication skills both written and face to face
Polite and well presented
Enthusiastic and someone the client will trust to get it right.
Able to head up a team in a calm, effective manner to allow for a smooth, efficient service.
Will have amazing attention to detail and take a pride in creating and fulfilling the desired effect for a perfect occasion.
Will have excellent presentation and IT skills
Will have at least 3 years previous experience in event roles
Wedding coordinator experience essential
Experienced with financial budgeting
Car driver

A very competitive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Handyperson/Maintenance – Newmarket , Suffolk – Ref JF1405

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Handyperson required to join established team on a large Estate close to Newmarket Suffolk. The ideal person will be skilled and self motivated with the ability to carry out maintenance and various repair tasks within the beautiful Estate environment.

The successful person must have the flexibility to work on their own schedule while contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the Estate.

The hours will be – 3 to 5 days a week ( weekdays) with a maximum of 4 weekends to be worked to cover open days. Days in lieu will be taken to cover this.

Responsibilities:-

Perform general maintenance and repair tasks on the Estate
Carry out routine property inspections to identify potential issues
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and resolve issues efficiently
Maintain a safe and clean working environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
Provide customer service and communicate effectively with tenants and staff
Work as part of a close Estate co-ordinating contractors and liaising with other Estate staff

Requirements:-

Proven experience as a handyman, with expertise in a variety of maintenance tasks
Broad knowledge of general building maintenance
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Discretion and respect for confidentiality are essential due to the nature of the Estate
Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
Ability to manage small maintenance projects, carrying out works as needed
DBS checked

For further information please call Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Couple – Newmarket, Suffolk – JF1404

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Couple required for busy household located in Newmarket, Suffolk. The couple will cover housekeeping/cooking and Gardener/groundsperson tasks working 25 and 35 hours respectively.

There is a 2 bedroom cottage included in this position and a well behaved pet would be welcome.

We are looking for an experienced housekeeper who can carry out the following:-

High standard housework
Cooking healthy meals for the family
Shopping when required
Unloading and packing away shopping
Washing and ironing
Bed changing
Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
Deep cleans when required

The Gardener/Groundsperson will be experienced and be able to carry out the following:-

Maintaining the gardens- weeding, pruning, cutting back, replanting, etc
Cutting the grass using large garden machinery
Hedge cutting
Leaf blowing
Keeping gutters and drains clear
Maintaining driveways and paths
Keeping the grounds and buildings in the stable yard in good repair and tidy
Cleaning cars if required

The family house is within the owner’s training yard so this is a lovely opportunity for a couple who have an interest in horses and racing. The property is close to the heart of Newmarket making it the perfect location for eating out or going to the races. Watching the horses training on the heath early morning is something not to be missed!

Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper- Ely, Cambridgeshire- REF 1397

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time, experienced Head Housekeeper required for large, newly renovated 8 bedroom, family house situated in a beautiful, rural location.

This is a full time, permanent role, 40 hours a week.

Days of work:

Monday to Friday with weekends (where a weekend is worked consecutive days off in lieu are given)

The ideal hours would follow a split shift pattern:

7/7.30am – 11/11.30am & 2pm/2.30pm – 6pm/6.30pm although some flexibility is available.

The family have 4 wonderful children (all school age) so this would suit someone who enjoys being in a busy household.

The head Housekeeper will be responsible for managing a small team of cleaners and ensuring the smooth running of the house at all times.

This is a hands on role and the person must have previous housekeeping experience and be capable of performing all housekeeping duties to a high standard.

Lovely, friendly, working environment with other staff members around so its not an isolated role.

For more information, please contact Rebecca on info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Sprayer Driver- Euston Estate, Suffolk- REF 1396

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time, permanent sprayer driver required for Euston Estate in Suffolk.

Hours:

7.30am-4pm, Monday- Friday with over time and weekends.

The person must have previous experience and be competent driving tractors. PA1 and PA2 essential.

The person will be driving a 2 year old Amazone Pantera, 36 metre spayer.

This is a permanent, employed position offering a very competitive salary.

Accommodation available for the right person if required.

For more information, please email Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Groom- Ipswich, Suffolk Ref JF1395

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced groom required for private yard with 8 ponies/horses located approx 8 miles north of Ipswich. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who would enjoy working on a smaller family yard in a lovely environment with fabulous facilities.

5 days a week- 8 hours a day. Excellent salary offered which will include 28 days holiday. Split shifts required 2 days a week.

The successful person must be confident handling horses on the ground, including the energetic and young stock who can be spooky.

Someone who is passionate about delivering the highest equine welfare standards.

The Position:-

All yard work-mucking out, hays, waters etc
Poo picking the fields and regular checking and cleaning of water troughs
Keeping yard swept and clean
Turning horses out and bringing in from the field, rug changing, picking out hooves etc
Regular bathing and grooming of each horse
Rehab schooling and educational development of young horses
Exercising horses
Liaising with farrier and vet to schedule checks, vaccinations etc
Management of worming programme
Maintenance of the manege , jumps, poles and dressage boards

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and committed to providing the best horse care possible
Confident and experienced handling a variety of horses on the ground and ridden
Will have at least 5 years groom experience with full responsibility of equine welfare at a yard or stud
Will have BHS stage 3 or equivalent qualifications in equine welfare, stable management, equine nutrition and grooming
Ideally have an equine coaching qualification
Will have excellent time management and communication skills .
Able to develop equine; feeding/nutritional and exercise programmes

This is a live out position so someone within half an hour would be preferred.

Car driver essential due to the location.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Sprayer Operator, North Norfolk – Ref 1390

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Sprayer Operator required for farming business located 6 miles south of Burnham Market, Norfolk. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person with proven experience in a similar role to join this small friendly team. The successful person must show meticulous attention to detail.

The farm has 2000 ha of combinable crops plus 500 ha of sugar beet and potatoes.

The Position:-

Day to day responsibility for the application of Plant Pesticide Products
Maintenance, servicing and upkeep of JD R962i tailed sprayer
Control and manage stock levels within various chemical stores
Ensure spray records are kept up to date.
Other responsibilities within off peak times may include, trailer work, cultivations, hedge cutting, workshop maintenance and other farming activities

The Person:-

Will have proven experience in a similar role
Capable of working in a team and individually
Will have a strong ethic of health and safety is essential
Must take a pride in the quality of their work with a high level of detail
Will have excellent communication skills
Able to work under pressure
Will have an understanding of GPS/RTK systems
Will have PA1 & 2 and NRoSO qualifications

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person and also a company pension scheme. Continuous training and periodic review are also offered.

Tel Rebecca 07771 655879

Nanny/Mother’s Help – Ipswich, Suffolk Ref 1387

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Nanny required for busy family located in Ipswich Suffolk.

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy Nanny to assist with the day to day care of 3 school age children ages 15, 11 and 7. Someone kind with a genuine love of working with children.

A cheerful, polite and assertive person will be required who can manage the study timetable with the children and make sure they fulfil it. The children are encouraged to keep their rooms tidy and the Nanny will be required to encourage this.

The family use a cleaning company so there is no housework involved other than general tidying and putting away.

Term Time Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 9pm and every other Saturday 10am to 4pm

School Holidays Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm

The position:

Schools runs to 2 different schools ( safe car driver with clean licence)
Serving children their meals ( pre-prepared)
Creating, planning and taking the children to activities
Making sure children have downtime before bed
Organising bath and bed time

The Person:-

Will preferably have childcare qualifications or a wealth of previous, fully referenced Nanny experience
Car driver with a clean licence
A good cook or be happy following cooking instructions
Will be well educated and able to assist the children with their homework
Live locally to Ipswich
Non smoker

A good salary will be offered and a gym membership could be available to the Nanny.

Fully checkable references will be required as well as a DBS

Tel Jackie 07979 501997