Posted on February 16, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
An established business based in Hadleigh ,Suffolk designing and making light fittings and home furnishings are looking for a Full Time Multi skilled team member to undertake a range of production tasks across differing areas of the workshop.
This is a late shift position within the workshop team and the hours will be 1.30pm to 10 pm ( Monday to Friday)
A competitive salary due to be increased from 1st March 2022 and there is also a 10% premium for working the late shift.
23 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays-this will increase to 25 days plus 8 in 2024.
Tasks will include :-
- Cutting and Processing
- Drilling and Threading
- Tube bending
- Tending CNC machines
- Load/unload spinning machine
- All forms of blasting
- Prep for AB, BW and painting
The successful person must work in a safe manner and be personally accountable for completing their day to day activities in accordance with training, SOPs and Drawings.
Must be able to keep accurate work records and proactively suggest improvements in processing, tooling and equipment to increase safety, quality and efficiency. The ability to check quality of own work and responsible for looking after the equipment. Also maintain the work place to a high standard of cleanliness.
The ideal person will be a good team player with a ‘can do’ approach to work and a willingness to undertake a range of tasks and learn new skills. The ability to read basic drawings essential and to use a variety of workshop tools both hand and fixed.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groundsperson to manage the beautiful grounds of this private country house located between Northampton and Banbury.
Car driver essential due to location.
We are looking for a reliable, punctual, hard working person who genuinely loves working outside keeping the gardens and grounds in good order.
The ideal person will have previously worked on an Estate carrying out the following duties:-
- Grass cutting using a large ride on mower and implements
- Strimming and hedgcutting
- Keeping driveways clear and tidy
- Maintaining ditches
- Keeping fences in good order, repairs and painting
- Chopping logs for the house
- Clearing leaves and generally keeping the grounds around the property clean and tidy
- Assisting the gardener when required
- Keeping the garden machinery in good working order and fully fuelled ready for use
- Cleaning windows and woodwork of the house
- Weed control ( organic )
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who will have fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Chauffeur required for HNW family located approx 8 miles from Banbury Oxfordshire.
The ideal person will :-
- be reliable, punctual, discrete and completely trustworthy
- be well presented and polite
- be experienced with driving for a private household
- be experienced with driving in London as well as Oxfordshire and the rest of the UK
- be happy to start early and finish late as and when necessary
- be happy carrying out airport runs and school runs
- have ideally a Military background or close protection experience.
The Position:-
- Driving the Principals and their children
- Driving into and around London confidently and safely
- Driving to the airport, station, schools etc
- Will have some early starts and late finishes
This is a live out position so the successful person will be required to live within half an hour of Banbury/Northampton.
A good salary will be offered to a person who is a non smoker with a clean licence and fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Quantity Surveyor required for successful housing development firm on the outskirts of Norwich. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to join an expanding and friendly team. We are hoping to find an organised person that has excellent communication skills and the ability to work to set time scales.
The main requirements will be:
- All surveying responsibilities for sites from tender stage through to completion.
- Effectively manage costs for the sites, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations.
- Bi-Monthly updates of the estimated final costs, show absolute cost and value reconciliation.
- Managing all sub-contractor procedures, processes, materials, and goods if necessary.
- Build solid and cost-effective relationships with supply chain.
The ideal person must have previous construction experience with at least 5-10 years in the sector to be considered as well as in-depth understanding of Microsoft Excel. COINS experience would be a huge benefit although is not essential. Due to the nature of this position, a full driving licence is paramount.
In return, a competitive salary (dependant on experience) is being offered between £55,000 to £70,000 per annum. Company Car or Car Allowance. Pension scheme. 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays. Great working environment. Hardworking and friendly team
For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
To apply directly please follow the link below to our website Rural Recruitment.
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Exciting opportunity for growing retreat in glorious Norfolk.
Would you like to cook fresh produce from a Biodynamic Vegetable garden for a Vegetarian Café and Retreat Centre?
West Lexham is a 22 acre retreat based around heritage farm buildings, converted for overnight stays, treehouses, cabins and bell tents for glamping in the woods. It is a family run business with a small and dedicated team, with very exciting clients from all over the world. They are run on renewables and best practice principles, so as to be an immersive educational resource for guests.
West Lexham are looking for a dynamic Sous Chef to join the expanding team. Someone who can help create and assist developing inspiring menus for their beautiful timber framed Café, alongside their corporate and retreat group bookings. Utilising their very own growing garden and working alongside their exceptional growing team, whilst focusing on the very specific requirements of their discerning cliental.
This is a rare opportunity to produce biodynamic, organic and seasonal food. We would love to hear from anyone who feels they would like to be part of this unique culture which values people and the environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with the creation of stunning seasonal and healthy menus based around food from their garden, that inspire guests and keep up with global trends.
- Nurture a kitchen team with Head Chef to create a positive and growth orientated working environment.
- Help create a great atmosphere in our open plan, and extremely beautiful Garden Café.
- Provide excellent customer service to all retreat residents and glamping guests.
- Assist with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene compliance, quality and consistency of all meals.
- Working with the Head Grower and Head Chef on the fruit and vegetable growing schedule, incorporating external suppliers were required.
Why join?
- Competitive rates of pay depending on experience and skills
- 29 days holiday per year
- Full time hours are 48 hours per week
- Support & Guidance – You will be guided and supported by a dedicated team
- Excellent work environment
- Dog friendly site
- Staff discount in the café
- Casual dress
- Accommodation may be available
- Free Parking
This year they are extending their fruit and vegetable garden and putting in a fruit cage and heritage varieties of apple, pears and plums. They also hope to do more foraging as they have every indigenous tree and shrub available, water meadows and thriving hedgerows. They have additionally opened several more events spaces, one of which is an Orangery full of grapes, citrus and stone fruit. They are also growing tropical food plants in the Café Conservatory.
For more information please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 13, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Housekeeper/Cook/Mother’s Help required for busy young family with a houseful of wonderful children and a large house in a village location near Burnham market.
This is a Monday to Friday position and the hours will be 9am to 7pm.
The children range in age from 3 years to 14 years. The house is full in school holidays but much quieter during term time due to children being away at school.
The ideal person will be a very experienced housekeeper who can work with one other part time lady keeping the house clean and tidy with the ability to work around a family.
Someone who can cook healthy meals for the family and also maybe bake the occasional cake!
Bed changing, laundry and ironing all part of this role. An organised person who can think on their feet and who knows what and when needs doing. Must be prepared to make up fires, clean bathrooms and kitchen, feed the dog and cat when necessary etc.
Car driver essential as shopping, child collection from nursery and other errands will be required.
The family have a house in London too and would love the successful person to accompany them 5 days a month doing the same job role just in another location.
There will also be the opportunity to go abroad with the family 3-4 times a year so this would suit someone who enjoys travelling and who is happy to leave the UK for up to 2 weeks at a time.
A healthy, non smoker who genuinely loves children and would enjoy assisting in this household.
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person with fully checkable references.
Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on February 10, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom required to join small established team on private yard with a maximum of 5/6 horses -1 possibly 2 hunters, 2 ponies, and 1 dressage horse at present.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with the highest standards to work on a professionally run yard where the horses welfare is of the utmost importance. There will always be 2 full time grooms employed ensuring days off are covered and weekend days are shared.
The horses are lovely and the yard has fabulous facilities including an indoor arena- what a bonus for those cold, wet, winter days!
Highly recommended by current and previous staff who have all been long standing employees.
The yard is quiet and immaculate, so would not suit someone looking for a busy environment with lots going on.
The ideal person will have at least 5 years experience of working in the equine industry with the ability to clip, plait, trim etc to competition level. Excellent first aid skills required.
The successful person must be confident handling competition horses on the ground and be happy hacking out.
Someone who takes a pride in their work and can assist with keeping the yard, stables, tack and arenas all clean and tidy throughout the seasons.
A competitive salary will be offered in return for reliability, punctuality and a good work ethic- also an easy to get along with personality is a must.
This position is based on a 4-4.5 day week ensuring a great work life balance.
There is self contained accommodation available if required and a well behaved dog and partner would be welcome.
Car driver essential
Lorry driver would be an advantage but not a dealbreaker.
References will be requested.
Please email -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 9, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Head groom required for heavy horse stud ( Suffolk Punches) located in Hollesley approx 8 miles from Woodbridge, Suffolk.
The Position :-
- Managing a team of staff and reporting to the Stud Manager
- Being hands on with all yard duties
- Working with Suffolk Horses providing first class care at all times
- Handling horses on the ground including stallions, mares, foals and youngstock
- Being able to prepare horses for shows and events would be an advantage
- Dealing with visitors when the stud is open to the public
- Liaising with Manager, other staff members, vets, farriers and visitors.
- Involves having great organisational and communication skills
The Person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic with a great work ethic
- Experienced in all aspects of top class horse care
- Happy to be very hands on at all times working within the team and alone when required
- Will have preferably, previously worked with heavy horses and understand the demands involved
- Will be easy to get along with and have the ability to advise, help and offer training to staff members
- Must be physically fit and healthy
- Will have their own transport as stud not on public transport route
This is a live out position although there could be an opportunity to house share with another staff member off site. Weekends will be worked on a rota basis.
Good salary offered to successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 3, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Internal Sales Executive required for National Insurance Company located approx 15 minutes from Ipswich- easy access from A14/A12 with parking on site.
We are looking for a driven, target focused Sales Professional to join this ever growing and successful, established team who provide first class service to existing and new clients.
The Role:–
- Prospecting activities:- pro-actively seek out and research businesses within target non-farming commercial sectors in order to develop a sales pipeline of quality prospects sufficient to achieve new business targets
- Cross Selling:-liaise with existing customer service team to enable effective cross selling.
- Delivery of new business:- review and identify the commercial insurance needs and prospects and advise on the company insurance products
- Transact business compliantly with FCA requirements and always with ‘customer centric’ approach
- Introduce the full range of the company products including Financial Services and Risk Management Services and the range of Motor and Personal General Insurance products
- Work effectively within a team:-handing over new clients to a truly customer focused team
- Develop knowledge and expertise:-utilise the extensive training support and resources to develop in depth understanding of of the target commercial sectors and associated products.
The Person:-
- Must have a proven track record of selling with real drive, energy and enthusiasm
- Will have strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and relationship building abilities
- Pro-Active with the ability to work independently to develop a pipeline of prospects to drive own sales performance
- Will have excellent communication skills
- Will preferably have experience and an understanding of the insurance/financial services sector
- Will possess excellent IT skills-social media would be an advantage
- Will have a minimum of Grade C GCSE Maths and English 9 or equivalent)
- Reliable and punctual
Commitment to you:-
- Professional, hardworking yet supportive and friendly environment with a strong team ethos
- Competitive salary( depending on experience) and an incentive scheme to reward high performance
- Long Term career development opportunities, with high level sales training and funder CII examinations
- Pension Contributions and Employee Benefit Schemes.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 2, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Groom required for private sports horse stud located approx 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds-easy access from the A134 and A14. Full Time or Part Time considered.
We are looking for someone for TWO WEEKS FROM BEGINNING OF MARCH-earlier start date can be available.
The Position:-
- Yard Work for a maximum of 6 stabled horses( mucking out etc)
- Putting on and taking horses off the horse walker
- Grooming
- Tack Cleaning
- Tacking up for rider
- Exercising available for good capable rider
- Handling young stock
The Person:-
- Reliable and Punctual
- Energetic with a good work ethic
- Will have a genuine love of working with horses
- A good team player who takes instruction but can work alone when required
- Will be able to spot injury and illness and advise owner immediately
- Will carry out all yard and field duties to a high standard
Car driver essential due to location however there is a mobile home on site should accommodation and distance be an issue.
The stud has excellent facilities and is a great environment to work in. Indoor stables and wonderful full size arena.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 24, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Estates Officer/Caretaker required for leading co-educational preparatory school located in the beautiful village of Brettenham-easy access from Sudbury, Stowmarket and Hadleigh.
37.5 hours per week with 28 days holidays(including bank holidays)
The Estates Officer/Caretaker will:-
- Required to drive the minibus ensuring pupils are collected/delivered to the prescribed stops on time. Undertake journeys to swimming and enrichment classes, also occasional airport runs.
- Keep the minibus clean and in good condition both inside and out
- Carry out a daily visual check of the tyres, lights, oil and water, fuel etc
- Keeping all journeys reported and good communication with the Estate Manager
- Undertake site security checks-surveillance ,alarms, locks and gates ensuring all entry points are secure outside school hours.
- Ensure all grounds are maintained in accordance with the agreed programmes of planned maintenance.
- Ensure all plant and equipment is in safe working order.
- Carry out repairs to furniture, equipment etc within their capabilities as a handyperson
- Read meters and monitor status of heating , lighting, water, drainage etc
- Assist with animals
- Operate site machinery such as snow clearing equipment
- Assist Estates Manager monitoring building and maintenance contractors on site.
- Carry out procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage in accordance with school policy
- Undertake first aid training and be fully up to speed with Health and Safety
- Keep high profile areas such as entrance halls and main circulation areas unobstructed, clean and maintained to an excellent standard
- Deal with deliveries
- Assist during school functions, lettings and events
- Deal with furniture porterage
Reliable, trustworthy , well presented person required who has a good work ethic and is easy to get along with.
Checkable references will be requested and a DBS check will be required.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 24, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Kitchen Assistant required for Independent school located in the beautiful village of Brettenham-easy access from Stowmarket, Sudbury and Hadleigh.
We are looking for someone reliable, with a good work ethic and the ability to work well within a team whom provide meals for pupils, staff and visitors to the school.
Working Hours 44.6 weeks paid including 28 days holiday inc. Bank Holidays
Term Time plus 4 weeks ( 38 weeks) 2 week rota
Week 1: 7.30 – 3.15 pm Monday to Friday
Week 2: 7.30 – 3.15 pm Monday to Friday
10.45 – 18.30 Sunday
19 kitchen cleaning days out of term
9.45 -2.15pm
The Job:
- Assisting chef with food preparation and other duties
- Sunday cook already pre-prepared meals for lunch and supper-serving the children in the dining room
- Undertake dining room duties, including serving of correct portions of food and beverage at the designated times to staff, pupils and visitors.
- Assist with school functions and events
- Washing up crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
- Undertake daily and periodic cleaning
- Hand in lost property from dining room
- During school holiday undertake more thorough cleaning as directed by Catering Manager
- Keep Health and Safety skills updated and adhere to safe working practices
- Report defects and maintenance requirements
The Person:
- Must be a good team player but able to work using one initiative
- Must have the ability to understand oral and written instructions
- Must possess basic food handling skills
- Understand child protection issues
- Experienced in food presentation in a commercial/educational environment
- Will hold a Food Hygiene certificate
We are looking for an honest, reliable, punctual person with good interpersonal skills.
Conscientious with a willingness to learn new skills
A well presented person who is self motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 24, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Chef required for leading co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3-13 years.
Working Hours – 47.6 weeks including 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Term Time plus 4 weeks (38 weeks): 2 week rota:
Week 1: 11.30-19.30 – Monday to Friday
Week 2: 11.30-19.30 – Monday to Thursday
07.30-15.30 Saturday
10.30 -18.30 Sunday
19 Kitchen cleaning days out of term time
09.45 – 14.15
The Job:
- Assisting Catering Manager with cost effective planning, preparation, cooking and service of excellent quality meals ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene.
- Stock control and purchasing
- Ensuring kitchen equipment always clean and safe
- Being hands on assisting kitchen staff
- Assist with duty rotas and daily routines
- Health and Safety
- Menu planning with Catering Manager to provide healthy eating
- Supporting school functions
- Promoting the catering service
- Working towards and supporting the school vision and current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan
The Person:
- Excellent Cooking skills
- Able to work within a team and also use own initiative
- Able t0 train and manage the workload of others
- Will have excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to young people, parents and colleagues
- Will be highly organised with excellent time management with the ability to prioritise own workload and able to work to deadlines
- Will have basic IT skills sufficient to maintain records, send and receive messages e.g. working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook email
- Must have substantial experience of cooking on a large scale and function catering
- Must have a Catering Qualification NVQ level 2 and a food hygiene certificate
- Will have knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements and food hygeine
- Will have knowledge of menu planning and costing, nutrition and healthy eating
- Will understand child protection issues
- Will have knowledge of the principles of marketing
The successful person will be reliable, honest with a professional and approachable attitude
Positivity and self motivation along with a ‘can do’ attitude are all essential for this role.
Fully checkable references and a DBS check will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced General Manager required for country pub/restaurant to join this small energetic team.
As with all hospitality positions the hours will vary and include weekends and evenings when the restaurant and bar will be busy.
The Ideal Person will be :-
- Reliable and enthusiastic with a positive forward thinking attitude
- Very knowledgeable with food and beverage particularly wines.
- A good team player
- Organised and efficient
- Capable of managing a small team including-Chefs, Kitchen staff, bar staff and waiting staff
- Experienced in managing budgets, cash flow and keeping accurate records for the Accounts Team
- Happy to be hands on in whatever area of the workplace requires help
- Polite, well presented with excellent customer service skills to ensure that diners enjoy their experience
- Able to liaise with Chef and Directors in relation to menus, prices, staff etc
- Encourage and offer training to other staff member when necessary
- Organise fair rotas
The Job :-
- Day to running of a beautiful country pub/restaurant
- To manage the team and be able to advise and assist when required
- Requires the Manager to stay calm and work well under pressure at busy times
- To Organise events- Christmas parties, birthdays etc
- To place orders and see in deliveries
- To make the diners feel welcome and ensure the whole experience is a good one for them
- To make sure that all areas are kept clean, tidy and safe( understand Health and Safety perfectly)
- Budgets, cash flows, accurate recording and stock taking
Generous, competitive salary offered to the successful person. Accommodation available if required.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, full-time, live-in Private Cook / Housekeeper COUPLE required to provide delicious meals for a small family and their guests and make sure their beautiful, large house is kept clean and tidy.
The family will only be in residency four times a week so this this would suit a couple who are looking for a slower pace, within a tranquil, calm and rural setting.
Private Cook / Chef
- Preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals
- Focusing mainly on breakfast and supper
- Working mornings and afternoon/early evening
- Catering for varied dietary needs
- Ordering food supplies from local butchers and grocery stores
- Looking after the family and their guests
Housekeeper
- Manage and clean the 11 bedroom, Arts & Craft country Manor house
- Look after all laundry
- Have a high attention to detail
- Be hardworking, very friendly and thorough
- Welcome guests
- The house is relatively large so a basic level of fitness is essential
Hours for both positions:
Full time, with some weekends.
Beautiful, newly refurbished 3-bedroom cottage available for the successful couple set in a gorgeous, rural location with wonderful walks and woodlands to enjoy. The owners would love the couple to make this job their home and enjoy living and working in a fantastic place.
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
Clean driving licences and excellent previous references a must.
This position would suit an experienced, enthusiastic couple looking to work in a beautiful and large private country house in Norfolk for a small, friendly family.
Private household experience a must.
Only couples will be considered as the house is too large for this to be carried out by one person alone.
Posted on January 12, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced and trusted individual to operate as a Personal Assistant in support of 3 children and the wider family in a mainly personal capacity.
The role will focus on the needs of two teenagers and a child in the last year of primary school.
The role is primarily based in North Oxfordshire however there will be some travel to London and Suffolk involved and possibly internationally. Car driver with clean licence essential.
Someone with a calm yet positive personality with energy and get up and go!
Duties include, but are not limited to:-
- Dealing with all matters concerning the children
- Organising and co-ordinating the children’s school, sports and after school clubs and general activities
- Ensuring all school uniforms(inc sports kits) are in place and the correct sizes
- Clothes shopping and general purchasing of items for the children
- Driving the children when needed to school, parties, sports, other events etc
- Managing the children’s calendars including school holidays
- Arranging suitable weekend and holiday activities
- Sourcing and co-ordinating tutors where necessary
- Managing expenses and reporting to the finance team in a timely fashion
- Assisting in the support of the wider family both personal and business capacity
- Using Microsoft Office and all Apple products
- Working closely with the rest of the support team on personal and business events and stepping in where needed.
- Occasionally staying overnight when parents are away. Being on call for the family and being available to travel with family on holidays, if needed.
The Person:-
- Highly professional and trustworthy individual, ideally with some prior experience of looking after children of various ages
- Must have UK driving licence and be a good, confident driver
- Must be tech savvy with a good knowledge of Apple products and the latest must have equipment
- Will be able to organise, prioritise and always keep 2 steps ahead and communicate efficiently
- Will be able to manage multiple complex diaries
- Must have a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Punctual, reliable with excellent time management
- Personable and polite
- Flexible and client focused
- Will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Will love pets particularly dogs
A very good salary will be offered to the successful person who can supply fully checkable references. DBS will be required.
Non Smoker only
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on December 30, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced, lightweight rider (80-85kg max) to join a top class, small, private endurance yard in Norfolk.
Lovely accommodation available on site. Live out is an option but only if the person is local.
This is a full-time, permanent position – 8.00am-5.00pm, 5 days a week, weekends will be required.
Overview of the position:
- Riding – long training rides 30 – 40 kms, shorter rides & hacks, schooling, canter work on a training track, lunging, long lining, physio stretches (can teach if required)
- Usual grooming / rugging / feeding / turn out / horse walker / liaison with vet , farrier and physio
- “Crewing “- grooming for owner at competitions including to FEI 4* Championship standard (can train but must be willing to be involved in long days and travel away from home both in the U.K. and abroad)
- All general yard duties
- Assisting with paddock maintenance
- Helping with dog kennels and care for 3 dogs
- Help with general upkeep of stables, paddocks, and garden areas to keep everywhere neat and tidy
- Assistance with housework during quiet season and horses’ days off
We are looking for a very experienced horse rider, someone who has previously worked on a private competition yard or similar would be preferable.
An interest in Arabian horses would be a real advantage but above all the person must be passionate and willing to learn.
Riding photos must be included in your application and we are asking all those interested to submit current photos / videos of their riding ability- these can be added to the bottom of the CV or sent on a separate document.
Posted on December 30, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Temporary, experienced general groom required for small private yard in Sutton Bridge near Spalding, Lincolnshire.
All yard work- NO riding required
Confident handling competition horses on the ground.
Immediate start for approximately one month possibly longer.
Posted on December 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full or Part Time Groom required for family yard located in Sutton Bridge ( Kings Lynn/Spalding)
We are looking for a reliable, punctual groom who can manage all the yard duties of this small yard of event horses.
Someone who can work with high standards making sure mucking out is done perfectly, horses turned out and brought in from the field, rugs changed, waters and hays done. Tack cleaning and yard sweeping also required
No riding necessary but for a good confident rider hacking could be included bringing the hours up to full time.
This is a temporary position with an immediate start date to cover owners hospital stay and recovery at home so duration would be between 1 month and 3 months.
Competitive salary offered to the successful, fully referenced person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on December 16, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Gardener/Groundsman required for large private country house located approx. 4 miles from the village of Lavenham in Suffolk.
The ideal person will be horticulturally qualified with fully checkable references from previous gardening positions.
This is a full time Monday to Friday position with the flexibility to work weekends when required(occasionally)
The position:-
- Use and maintenance of large garden machinery including ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutter etc
- Excellent plant knowledge to carry out any new landscaping projects
- The ability to maintain 6 acres of formal garden and grassland.
- Pool maintenance
- Formal border care
- Vegetable garden
- Keeping driveways, ditches etc clean and clear
- General tidying of all areas around the property
- Occasional driving duties
- Possibility of working at another location if necessary
The Person:-
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic with a good work ethic
- Happy to work alone
- Flexible with times and possible weekend work
- Must have a clean driving licence and own transport
- Sprayer and chain saw certificate preferred
- Within half hour of Lavenham preferred
- Friendly, easy to get on with personality
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person
Posted on December 6, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper/Cook required for private household located In rural location with the nearest town being Braintree.
Ideally this is a live in position with a fully refurbished 2 bedroom cottage available for the right person. One well behaved pet would be considered.
Duties will include :-
- All housework to a very high standard for beautiful, large country house
- Laundry including bed linen, towels etc -minimal ironing required as family use an ironing service
- Preparation of healthy family meals on occasions with cooking for the freezer
- Being flexible to assist with supper parties-serving and clearing away.
- Keeping flowers refreshed within the house
- Shopping when necessary and keeping the kitchen cupboards stocked
- Some childcare
The housekeeper must have fully referenced ,previous private household experience and have a good eye for detail. Taking a pride in their work and really enjoying managing the cleaning of a large period property essential.
Reliable, friendly with an easy to get along with personality.
Car driver due to rural location
Non Smoker only.
Excellent salary offered.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on December 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Tractor Driver required from March 2022 through to November 2022 at a busy private, family farm near Whymondham, Norfolk.
The person MUST have previous experience, be reliable, capable and trustworthy.
This is a full time, temporary position. Accommodation available for the right person. Competitive pay.
For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on December 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Wonderful Nanny required in Brinton, Norfolk to help a soon to be family of 5.
The person must be loyal, reliable and have a genuine love for children. The Nanny / Mothers Help will be required to help look after a 3.5-year-old, 15-month-old and newborn baby who is due this spring.
We are looking for someone who is experienced with toddlers and babies and has a caring, fun and kind nature.
This could be a live in or live out position.
Hours & Days:
live Out: Monday – Friday 8am – 1pm, plus extra babysitting in the evening when needed.
OR
3 full days a week 8am-4pm, plus extra babysitting in the evening
OR
Live in: 8am – 12.15pm BREAK 2.30pm – 4pm BREAK 5.30pm – 6.15pm (to help with bath) Monday – Friday plus the odd babysitting when needed
Accommodation available: beautiful flat attached to main house with kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, own front door.
References and up to date, enhanced DBS check will be required.
For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on November 23, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Head Gardener with RHS qualifications required for private country house located near Dorchester, Dorset.
The beautiful gardens have been fully landscaped and planted to a high specification and include the following areas:-
- Renovated pond into natural swimming pool
- Rose Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Kitchen Garden- for vegetables
- Walled Garden
- Fruit Trees
- Small Orchard
- 20 year old woodland
- Formal lawns
The Person will have:-
- Recognised horticultural qualifications
- Excellent plant knowledge
- Large garden machinery experience-including ride on mowers and strimmers
- PA1/PA6 spray certificates
- The ability to maintain the mowers, leaf blowers, strimmers etc
- Previous fully referenced experience in a similar roleThe Gardener must be reliable, punctual and easy to get along with. There is an apprentice and a senior gardener on site so a good team player essential. Because of the topography of the garden the gardener needs to be physically fit. Other Tasks:-
- Chopping logs
- Sweeping areas such as driveways, paths and keeping tennis court clean and tidy
- Maintaining the swimming pool
- Clearing gutters
- Washing the veranda
- Repairing fences.
The successful person will be offered a very good salary dependant on experience and a lovely working environment.
No accommodation available
Car driver essential.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on November 22, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, Administrator / Clerk required for established housing developer in Norfolk, West of Norwich. We are looking for a wonderful person to join this small, dynamic team.
This would either suit an entry level person who is looking to start their career in the property sector or someone who is experienced in the field already. An interest in property development would be a real advantage.
This is a full-time, permanent position, Monday- Friday
The main responsibilities are:
- Supporting the commercial team
- Setting up new suppliers
- Data entry on Coins system
- Processing invoices
- Answering the phone
The person must be polite with a lovely way about them. Someone who is willing to go the extra mile.
Excellent references will be required for this position.
Car driver essential due to location
NB- Office will be relocating in the New Year so the person will be required to work from their East Tuddenham branch until the end of January 2022.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on November 19, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Groom required for small private competition yard with a maximum of 3 event horses and 1 companion pony located in Tring Hertfordshire.
The ideal person will have previously held a Head Groom position preferably within a competition yard. Someone who can take sole charge and manage the yard to a very high standard, offering the very best care possible for the horses.
The job:-
- High standard care of 3 competition horses and 1 companion pony
- Excellent turn out skills ( plaiting, clipping, trimming etc)
- Working well with one other staff member
- Preparing and Driving lorry to competitions and training with rider
- Keeping the yard clean and tidy at all times
- Keeping tack and all equipment in good clean order
- Bandaging for stable and travel
- Understand and manage feeding and exercise regimes
- Riding fit horses ( hacking only)
- Having horses ready for the rider and trainers
- Liaising with Vets, Farrier, feed suppliers etc)
- 5 day week with Christmas ad Boxing Day off.
The Person will:-
- Be reliable, enthusiastic with an easy to get along with personality
- Have previous similar experience with fully checkable references
- Possess Yard management skills and the ability to work with others and alone
- Understand the demands of competition days and be happy to accompany the rider
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be happy to work weekends and travel to events
- Be able to turn horses out for competition beautifully
- Definitely be able to clip, plait etc
- Be able to spot illness and injury and contact the relevant people asap.
- Have a genuine love of working with competition horses and being part of a family team.
- HGV driver
Excellent salary offered along with a gorgeous cottage.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on November 17, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Office Administrator required for fabulous ‘Canine Club in the Country’ which offers holiday stays for dogs, spa days and everything a dog could wish for.
The office is located in rural Norfolk not far from Thetford and would suit a car driver due to lack of public transport.
The Job:-
- Monday to Friday – 9.30-4pm (ideally)- 30-35 hours per week
- General office duties including, filing, data recording etc
- Liaising with clients , vets, suppliers etc
- Booking dogs into the hotel
- Arranging taxi routes around London for pick ups
- Carrying out Bookkeeping/invoicing-Quickbooks experience would be great.
- Using IT with confidence – word, spreadsheets, excel and diary management
- Assisting with marketing and social media marketing
- Compiling reports for returning dogs, making photo montages
- Booking the groomer
- Ordering dog supplies and office stationery
- A love of dogs would be a huge advantage
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, excel and Social Media platforms
- Having IT skills for photo montages and marketing
- Will genuinely be comfortable around dogs as they are in the office at times
- Happy to work under pressure at times when schedules change
- Experienced with bookkeeping-preferably with Quickbooks
A very good salary will be offered to the successful person who comes with excellent references.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on November 15, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
West Lexham is a 22 acre family run retreat centre based around heritage farm buildings, converted for overnight stays, treehouse cabins and bell tents for glamping in the woods.
It is run on renewables and best practice principles. The land includes a fresh chalk stream and lake running through formal gardens that give way to water meadows and woodland. It consists of a beautiful maintained formal garden which blends into the wild. The water meadow and range of habitats mean that the biodiversity is extraordinary. They have planted every indigenous shrub and tree and many wildflowers to improve this.
The Head Gardener would be manging a small team to develop and maintain the recreational gardens. They would work alongside our Head Grower who runs the biodynamic kitchen garden to supply food for retreats and café.
The successful person would also be working alongside the owner, who used to be a garden designer. Plans to develop new areas are in place and the person must be capable of maintaining the grounds and gardens to ensure the right balance of maintenance and wilderness is met all year round.
Key skills and experience:
- An intuitive understanding of plants, trees and the subtlest workings of nature.
- Advanced organic horticultural knowledge.
- Use of all of tractors and garden machinery.
- Knowledge of maintenance and servicing of tractors and garden machinery.
- IT literate.
- Experience in leading and training a team.
- Experience in Health & Safety and risk assessments.
- Experience in creating systems to optimise efficiency at work.
- Experience in running budgets, purchasing and ordering.
- Warmth and Friendliness with the visiting public.
Important aspects of the job:
- To understand the balance between leaving nature to do her thing and human intervention to make a garden.
- Have a very creative side and desire to make everything beautiful.
- Bring joy and calmness along with healthy work ethic.
- To be extremely tidy and keep tools and stores immaculate.
- Be an excellent communicator.
- Ability to build a culture of responsibility and trust.
- To be systematic and efficient, while training others to be the same.
- Be able to strategically plan the maintenance in the garden.
- Be able to effectively timetable work for the team.
- To build an annual maintenance calendar with notes added year on year.
- Continuingly looking about how to improve the garden.
- Willing to commit to a long-term relationship with our beautiful piece of land.
- Working harmoniously with the wider team.
- Creatively developing the garden to be a healing and teaching tool.
- Being customer facing and willing to do inspiring tours for guests.
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay depending on experience and skills
- 29 days holiday per year
- Full time hours are 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 52 weeks per year
- Support & Guidance – You will be guided and supported by a dedicated team
- Excellent work environment
- Casual dress
- Dog friendly site
- Staff discount in the café
- Help with Accommodation is a possibility
- Free Parking
Salary £25,000 – £28,000 per annum depending on experience. Accommodation a possibility.
The ideal candidate must be able to work with nature at the deepest levels and share the overall vision for the gardens to become healing and teaching tools for their guests. West Lexham are committed to creating experiences and environments which serve the healing, wellbeing, and the creative engagement of our visitors, and wider community. It is at heart a healing journey in a healing place.
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on November 10, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
An exciting opportunity has arisen. West Lexham is a 22 acre retreat centre based around heritage farm buildings, converted for overnight stays, treehouses, cabins and bell tents for glamping in the woods. West Lexham is a family run business with a small and dedicated team. It is run on renewables and best practice principles, so as to be an immersive educational resource for guests.
We are now looking for an experienced, Head of Maintenance to join their great team.
The person must be conscientious and happy to go the extra mile. Someone who takes pride in their work and can contribute to an excellent and inspiring environment for guests.
Skills:
- Carpentry, brickwork, tiling, decorating, glazing, and plumbing.
- Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- IT skills.
- Health & Safety, and Fire policy and procedure.
- PAT testing
Duties:
- Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance work and administrative duties necessary to maintain the facility to the highest standard.
- Ensuring all statutory checks are scheduled, completed and recorded correctly on the computer system, and any follow up actions resolved promptly.
- Maintaining the maintenance reporting procedure to ensure that all issues are reported, repaired and recorded.
- Prioritising maintenance tasks, ensuring any issues that would impact on guest enjoyment are prioritised.
- Manage maintenance team members and external contractors commissioned to complete maintenance tasks.
- work and invoices.
- Ensuring all health and Safety actions and documentation is up to date.
- Proposing development projects to improve the facility where possible.
- Being friendly and helpful when interacting with guests and their requests.
- Use project management and other software tools necessary as
- Respond to emergency calls for maintenance.
Benefits:
- £24,000 to £28,000 depending on experience and skills
- 29 days holiday per year
- Full time hours are 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 52 weeks per year
- Support & Guidance – You will be guided and supported by a dedicated team
- Excellent work environment
- Casual dress
- Dog friendly site
- Staff discount in the café
- Free Parking
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on November 10, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, wonderful Nanny / Groom required to cover current nanny of nearly 5 years who is due to go on maternity leave very soon.
This is a full time position and will involve looking after three school age children (between 5-9 years) and their ponies.
Monday-Friday with occasional weekends (where a weekend is worked time off in lieu will be given).
Parents work full time so the successful person will have sole charge of the children at most times
Responsibilities
- School runs (including drop off and collection)
- Taking children to after school activities
- Cooking meals
- Children’s laundry and general tidying of the house
- Sole charge when the parents are away working
- Helping with homework, bath time and bedtime routine
- Feeding, riding, grooming and mucking out 2 very well behaved pony club ponies
- Helping the children with their riding
- Getting the ponies ready for lessons, competitions etc
- Driving the small horse lorry to and from shows
- Light weight, competent rider would be preferable
Riding photos will be required.
Excellent working references and an up to date DBS check will be requested for this position.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on November 10, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time experienced Stud Hand required for The Suffolk Punch Trust located near Woodbridge, Suffolk.
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of an established team caring for these amazing heavy horses .
The position will include:-
- All yard work – mucking out, grooming, feeding, hays, waters, grooming, tack cleaning and general yard duties
- Assisting with visitor attractions
- Handling large horses on the ground with confidence
- Handling mares, foals and youngstock
- Stallion work would be an advantage
- Paddock maintenance-cleaning and using tractor
- Weekend work on a rota basis
- 10 days on – 4 days off
The person:-
- Reliable, punctual and a good, enthusiastic team player
- Experienced with horses and happy around heavy breeds
- Experienced with Mares, foals, youngstock and if possible stallions
- Polite with good communication skills to liaise with other staff, visitors to the centre etc
- Must have a good understanding of health and safety
- Non smoker
- Car driver
Good salary offered to successful person with excellent reference.
No accommodation so live out only.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on November 8, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom/Rider/Mother’s Help required for young family with 1 horse and 1 pony at present but as from February 2022 there will be 2 horses and 2 ponies (possibly) following a move to a new home.
At present the family home is Oxfordshire OX7 however the amazing new property with full equestrian facilities will be in Gloucestershire GL56.
The Job :-
- All yard duties to a high standard
- Competition turn out – clipping, plaiting, trimming etc
- The ability to ride horses and ponies well and act as mentor to 10 year old competitive rider
- School runs
- Flexibility to work at weekends to cover shows, events and training although the job is 5 days a week.
- Can be live in or live out
- Own dog welcome
- Can be start date now or for the right person can wait until February 2022.
- Helping with housework and general help
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a fabulous work ethic
- Must be a good, confident rider who can school, hack to a high standard
- Will be able to assist young, keen rider who competes at National level for schools
- Will have excellent turn out skills-clipping, plaiting etc
- Will be easy to get along with, friendly and fit in perfectly with the family
- Will be able to tow a trailer and lorry driver would be great.
- Will be a NON SMOKER
- Must have driving licence and own transport
- Must have fully checkable reference
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on November 5, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Groundsperson required for private country Estate located in Wickhambrook approx. 9 miles from Newmarket.
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join this small, established team all working hard to maintain this lovely property and grounds. The groundsman will be required to work across the whole Estate, which includes garden, farm, vineyard and rewilding .
This would suit somebody straight out of college or looking to start a career as a groundsman.
The Job:–
- Maintenance of all grass areas using pedestrian, ride on mowers and strimmers
- Maintenance of ornamental hedges using hedge trimmers and shears
- Weed control using manual and chemical methods
- Tree planting, maintenance and pruning
- Operating and maintaining the machinery keeping all items in good working order
- Demonstrating a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation
- TRAINING CAN BE GIVEN WHERE NECESSARY
The Person will :-
- Be physically fit
- Be willing to work outside in all weathers
- Enjoy working in a small team and get on well with others
- Have a ‘Can do’ attitude, be highly motivated and be able to work using their own initiative .
- Be happy to work unsupervised
- Have good communication skills
- Be able to following instructions
- Have certificate PA1, PA6A and PA6AW or be willing to undergo training
- Have had chainsaw training or willing to obtain certificate
- Have a driving licence.
Advantages would be:-
- Having a Tractor licence and experience using a wide range of implements
- Having ATV experience
- Previous Hedge laying experience
The successful person will ideally live locally and have their own transport .
A good, competitive salary will be offered to a reliable, hard working person who really loves working as a groundsman. A fabulous opportunity for someone looking to join an Estate where training can be given.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on November 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Gardener/Groundsperson required to join small team working within beautiful gardens and grounds near Dorchester, Dorset.
The ideal person must be reliable with a really good work ethic and a genuine passion for gardening .
Other garden staff include the Head Gardener and 1 other part time gardener so this is not a lonely position.
Ideally the gardener will be able to commit to 3 or 4 days a week totalling 32 hours and a good salary will be offered. This can be a full time position if the successful person is happy to help around the farm .
This can be a live in or live out position .
Accommodation available on site – 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms so would suit a couple.
Someone who can cover security and pet care when owners away would be great.
The Gardener/Groundsperson will :-
- Be able to use and maintain large garden machinery – ride on mowers etc
- Have good horticultural knowledge although qualifications not essential
- Be a good team player, easy to get along with
- Able to follow instructions
- Be happy working in all weathers and understand the demands of the seasons
- Have experience working within a formal garden, greenhouse, cutting garden etc
- Be happy being on site when owners away for security, pet care and dealing with tradesmen.
- Be happy to work around the grounds and property keeping all areas clean and tidy
- Chop logs for the house
- Sweep and rake leaves
- Keep driveways , paths and tracks clear and tidy
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on November 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Competition Groom required for family eventing yard with approx 10 horses and ponies.
Other staff employed so this is not an isolated position. Accommodation available if required.
The job requires someone who can:-
- Turn horses out to a high standard – clip, plait, trim etc
- Bandage for travel and prepare horse and lorry for travel
- Ride well to exercise fit horses
- Organise the yard and follow feeding and exercise regimes
- Liaise with vets, suppliers, farriers and owners
- Organise and maintain the yard to a high standard keeping clean, safe and tidy
- Understand the demands of a competition yard during the busy season and down time
- Prepare horses for riders
- Travel to events at times and be able to stud up, cool down etc
- Be reliable, work well in a small team and have a bright friendly personality
- Car driver essential- lorry driver would be an advantage but not a deal breaker
HIGH salary offered to the successful, fully referenced person
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on October 29, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced and trusted Chauffeur required for private household located between Banbury and Northampton to drive the Principal and his family.
Primarily this is a Monday to Friday position, however flexibility is needed to cover some weekends and late evenings.
This is a live out role and mostly based in North Oxfordshire however it will involve travel to other premises within the UK.
The role will involve:-
- Driving the main Principal and family members (on occasions)
- Collecting the family and/or their guests/employees from airports and train stations as required.
- Taking the children to school
- Collecting the children from after school activities
- Dropping off and collecting items at various business locations( including the 2 properties and London office)
- Running errands /shopping as required
- Car fleet management
- Other adhoc duties as required
- Experienced driving in and around London
- Working meticulously with very particular high net worth client
Qualifications and experience:-
- Previous military service highly desirable
- Full clean driving licence
- Positive, flexible attitude to work and the ability to perform well under pressure
- Problem solver and able to adapt quickly to ever changing situations in a pressured environment
- Fluent in English both verbal and written with excellent communication skills
- Numerate and presentable
The chauffeur will be discrete, trustworthy with a polite disposition and a flexible ‘can do’ attitude is a must.
Immediate start available following excellent references, DVLA and DBS checks.
Salary will depend on experience.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on October 15, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, live out Housekeeper / Cook required for beautiful 5/6 -bedroom new build in Bedfordshire set within 5 acres.
3-5 days a week (ideally 5)
Responsibilities:
- All housework
- Laundry (washing, ironing, stripping, and making beds)
- Cooking
- Occasional childcare
The family have two gorgeous dogs so the Housekeeper must be happy working around them.
This is a busy household with young children so the person must enjoy working in a busy family environment.
Experienced and friendly housekeeper a must.
Non-Smoker preferable.
Car driver required due to remote location.
Excellent salary offered up to £20 per hour.
For more information, please call Jackie on 07771 655879 or Rebecca on 07771 655879.
Posted on October 14, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for a fantastic all -round person who can help this lovely busy family with everyday jobs, mainly centred around animals, children and driving.
Animal Care
- 4 x pony club / competition ponies (14.3h and 15.2h) to be mucked out, fed, ridden and schooled- (Light weight, good rider essential)
- 2 dogs to be walked and fed
- Chickens to be mucked out, fed and watered
- 12 x sheep to be looked after
- Driving the small horse box to events, Pony Club and rallies
- Tortoise to be cared for and fed
- Must be able to take on sole care when family are away for weekend or holiday
Childcare and Driving (3 children age 15, 13 and 11)
- School runs (use of family car)
- Child sitting with occasional overnight stay
- Helping children with their ponies
- Housesitting when family away
Gardening- 50 acres (mainly paddocks)
- Mowing the lawns
- Basic garden maintenance under supervision
- Hedge cutting
- Leaf blowing
- Keeping driveway cleared
This is a live-in position offering full time, permanent hours. Weekends will be required when the children are at pony club or doing local competitions.
Beautiful accommodation included – 3-bedroom cottage on site, partners welcome (if they are already employed and working). Pets possibly welcome and up for discussion.
DBS check required prior to starting.
Excellent working references paramount.
Clean driving licence only and safe driver.
Non-smoker.
Horse riding videos and photos to be sent with all applications.
For more information about this wonderful opportunity, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997.
Posted on October 12, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Estate Foreman required to lead the Estates Department in the maintenance of a significant portfolio of residential and agricultural buildings as well as two Grade 1 primary dwellings.
The Estate is located 9 miles North of Ipswich and comprises both in hand and let dwellings, many of which are listed and a number of agricultural farmsteads, as well as other Estate buildings.
The Estate Foreman:-
- Will be able to demonstrate relevant practical experience in property maintenance including general building work and basic plumbing.
- Be able to instruct contractors and attend to site health and safety
- Will have knowledge of the management of a maintenance budget and be skilled at building and maintaining good relationships with residential and agricultural tenants
- Will also be required to carry out a variety of other tasks, usually associated with a traditional agricultural Estate
In house and external training will be given where needed, to enable a high standard of workmanship and professionalism to be achieved.
A generous financial package will be offered to the successful applicant, including accommodation if required.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on October 12, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced House Manager required to join this wonderful private household located between Ipswich and Stowmarket.
This is a fabulous opportunity to work in one of Suffolk’s most beautiful, large country houses.
Previous experience within a private household is essential for this role as are excellent checkable references.
What matters most to the family is personality and fit and finding somebody who can be completely trusted to look after this magnificent home.
The working week is Tuesday to Saturday with flexibility for full weekends off when the house is not busy. The successful person must be happy to work full weekends, with days off in lieu and also to work over some of the Christmas Period.
Own accommodation available on the Estate.
The Position:-
- Being first point of contact in the house for other departments on the Estate
- Event Management
- Serving family and guests
- Driving duties and upkeep of the cars
- Responsible for overall security of the property, including when the family are away
- Dog walking and care of the dogs when family away
- Managing refuse collection/recycling and taking bins to collection point
- Managing deliveries
- Some housekeeping alongside the housekeeper and her assistant
- Overseeing contractor call outs and maintenance work
- Keeping the house supplied with logs and kindling
- Pool maintenance alongside the contractor
- Light house maintenance (changing bulbs, winding clocks, laying and cleaning fires etc) and inventory/purchasing of supplies
Posted on October 6, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, experienced Gardener / Groundsperson required for 5 acre formal and informal private garden in gorgeous rural Norfolk.
This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm. The person may be required to work the occasional weekend.
Duties to include:
- Cutting grass
- General gardening maintenance
- Strimming
- Hedge cutting
- Using the garden tractor and various equipment
- Security
- Fire clearing and laying
- Window cleaning
- Liaising with trades people
- Handling post and deliveries
- Car cleaning and some driving
Requirements:
- Full clean driving license
- Non-Smoker
- Gun license
- Chain saw certificate would be an advantage
- Strimming, ladder and first aid training would also be an advantage
We are looking for a well presented, conscientious person with good machinery knowledge / DIY. The ideal person will have been a Head Gardener or sole gardener for a private family/estate previously with excellent references and good health.
Salary £30,000, fantastic working conditions. For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 08979 501997
Posted on October 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time person required for lovely private family house between Sudbury and Haverhill CO10.
A good salary and self-contained cottage available in exchange for someone who can carry out the following duties.
Animal Care
- 4 dogs to be fed and walked
- 4 horses, mainly at grass, mucking out and poo picking
- Holding horses for vet and farrier
- Sole charge when family are away
- 1 donkey, chickens, and a cat
Gardening- 20 acres (1.5 of which are gardens, the rest is meadow)
- Grass cutting (ride on mower and push)
- Hedge cutting, strimming, clearing leaves
- Weeding, pruning, cutting back etc
- Log splitting and laying fires
Driving
- School runs using family car
- General errands and shopping
Housesitting
- Be around when parents are out
- Looking after school age children- Light babysitting
- Animal care
- Security when family are on holiday
This position has to date been filled by university students who have thoroughly enjoyed their time with the family.
This would suit someone who enjoys a varied position, getting stuck in and mainly working outside looking after animals and the grounds.
Must be happy working in all weathers
Must have a clean driving licence and be a safe driver
Animal care experience imperative, especially horses and dogs
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
Posted on September 29, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Estate Worker/Gamekeeper required for 1200 acre private Estate located in Abergwesyn about an hour North West of Powys.
We are looking for someone who can work well as part of a small but highly dedicated team, with exceptional attention to detail and a willingness to learn and adapt on a continuing basis.
This position would suit someone and who is looking to work on a private country Estate.
The ideal applicant will have a partner/wife who can work alongside them taking care of the household duties within the main house-housework, laundry, ironing, cooking etc.
The Position
The overall maintenance of the Estate and establishment of a shoot. The key tasks will be general estate maintenance, ground care around the house, tree planting, pest control and development of the shoot on the Estate.
The Person
- Self motivated with high work and personal standards
- Reliable and punctual
- Have a team work ethic and willingness to undertake training when necessary
- Be prepared to work flexible hours
- Possess qualifications and experience- a minimum of 4 years as under keeper
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Have a Firearms and Shotgun Licence
- Should preferably have the relevant training accreditation for ATV/ Quad,Chainsaw, Pesticide and First Aid
- Will have gamekeeping experience with pheasant, partridge and deer to include predator control
Accommodation
- Annexe within the main house
Salary and holidays
- Competitive experience related salary
- 28 days holiday to include bank holidays
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on September 27, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Housekeeper/Cook/Assistant required for private house located in the village of Hartford near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
The ideal person will be required to assist with the running of the house with one elderly gentleman who does not require personal care.
The Position
- Carrying out all housework in this large village house
- Laundry and ironing
- Shopping
- Cooking healthy, delicious meals
- Maybe baking the occasional cake
- Driving the gentleman to lunches and meetings etc
- Assist with entertaining -teas, lunches etc
The Person
- Reliable, gentle, friendly and caring
- A good housekeeper
- A good cook
- Completely trustworthy
- A good, safe driver with a clean licence
- Organised
- Good company.
Accommodation within the house is offered as a self contained unit with bedroom, bathroom and sitting room.
A good salary will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on September 23, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full or Part Time experienced Groundsperson/Driver required for private country Estate approx 20 minutes from Newmarket.
The Position:-
- Driving Duties for the Principals and family members
- General household maintenance
- Keeping the cars in excellent condition including organising services, MOTs, fuelling and maintenance
- Supervising the swimming pool maintenance
- Handyperson and caretaking duties
- Looking after the cellars
The Person :-
- Reliable, punctual , well presented and polite
- Completely trustworthy and discrete
- A good, safe driver with a clean driving licence
- Experienced in grounds person duties including pool care and general tidying
- Experienced with household maintenance-light bulbs, fire laying , assisting housekeepers etc
Salary will be dependent on age and experience.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on September 22, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are on the lookout for an experienced and wonderful, full-time groom to help with three enthusiastic pony club mad children and their ponies.
This is a full time, permanent position located in the centre of Newmarket. You will be required to carry out all yard duties to an excellent standard including grooming, plaiting, trimming etc.
The ideal person will be light weight and small enough to school and hack the ponies when the children are busy.
The person must be fun, friendly and great with children and horses. On quieter days when the ponies are not being ridden, they will be required to help with the racehorses either riding out or on the yard (which ever they are happiest doing).
They will also need to be capable of driving a small two horse box to and from pony club camp, PC competitions and rally’s.
The hours will follow racing hours:
- 6.00am-midday / 4.00pm-5.30pm
- Weekends will be required, where a weekend is worked either overtime or days off in lieu will be offered.
This is a lovely opportunity for someone who would enjoy working on a busy yard focusing their attention on three gorgeous ponies, helping the children learn and develop their riding skills.
We are looking for someone who is experienced with horses as well as safe, sensible, reliable and extremely trustworthy.
References will be required for this position as well as a DBS check.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997 or email info@rurarecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are excited to announce a new vision for West Lexham. This fantastic retreat is primarily a heart led centre that has hired spaces and accommodation to aligned retreat leaders, organisations and charities.
West Lexham will be running its own specialist retreats and inviting artists, writers, skilled craftspeople and wellness practitioners to work with them to host an ongoing annual calendar of events. They will also be curating special gatherings for entrepreneurs, innovators, and change makers, as well as creating an inspiring co-working environment.
West Lexham is committed to creating experiences and environments which serve the wellbeing, and creative engagement to their guests, visitors, and wider community. It is at heart a healing journey in a healing place. There are times for retreat and there are times for action and West Lexham aims to facilitate both.
This new vision requires a total rebranding and partial restructuring of the business. West Lexham already has a successful and solid foundation from which to launch this new era. A new fruit and vegetable garden feeds their restaurant with fresh produce. They have opened several more events spaces, one of which is an Orangery full of plants. Six more glamping cabins are now open in the gardens. A library and gallery space are near completion.
As with any major transition period, there will be challenges so we need to find someone who has some experience of change management, including growing teams and organisational systems. A leader who can hold space in a calm, strong and structured way. Someone who is ready to adapt and build systems and processes that will embody the spirit, ethos, and energy of the place and realise the dream of living in a new way.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the business is meeting its core objectives and aligning with its ethos, whilst running profitably.
- Create a strategic plan for the successful implementation of the Partners’ creative vision and ongoing projects.
- Assess key responsibilities of team members, working with each head of department to delegate intuitively and effectively.
- Create budgets, financial reports and forecasts.
- Optimise spending and control costs across the board.
- Take ultimate responsibility for delivery.
- Create clear systems for reporting and making necessary adjustments.
- Be able to offer clear feedback to partners.
- Create KPIs to measure the health of the organisation.
- Work closely with each head of department to create smooth running systems, including weekly and monthly reports.
- Timely delivery of projects, with clear overall timelines and budgets, making room for adjustments and regular re-assessment.
- Intuitively create the optimal customer experience.
Heads of Departments who will report to you:
- Finance Team (1 person and outsourced accountants)
- Sales & Bookings team (2 people)
- Marketing (1 person)
- Housekeeping team (6 plus)
- Maintenance team (1 person and contractors)
- Kitchen team (8 plus)
- Gardening & Growing team (6 people)
Valued Characteristics and Skills:
- Aligned with the core ethics of West Lexham.
- Open hearted, kind and considerate.
- Orderly and systematic mind.
- Calm and grounded under pressure.
- Strategic.
- Self-driven.
- Insightful and intuitive about people and situations.
- Takes initiative to find solutions hen problems arise
- Produces timely work with attention to every detail.
- Solid, yet balanced work ethic.
- Masterful project management skills.
- Able to take positive feedback and grow from it.
- Ability to lead a team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Able to work full-time between 30-40 hours per week.
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- At least 1-2 years customer service or hospitality experience.
- Previous experience with team leadership.
- The ability to organise a business.
Preferred Experience:
- Scaling and managing a business: 2 – 3 years
- Company rebrand: 1 year
- Hospitality: 2-3 years
- Food and Beverage: 2-3 years
Benefits:
- Access to beautiful grounds, swimming lake, swimming pool, walks.
- 25% discount at the new restaurant.
- Flexible schedule.
- Free yoga classes when these are scheduled for staff.
- Access to library.
- Healing energies of the environment and land, as maintained by the partners.
- Amazing new office (shared).
Posted on September 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Live In Head Gardener required for private country house located in a rural location near Cockfield approx 20 minutes from both Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury.
The accommodation offered is a 4 bedroom house in the village. This would suit a couple where the partner may wish to do part time housekeeping .
The job will involve:–
- All lawn care using large garden machinery, ride on mowers etc
- Having excellent plant knowledge preferably with horticultural qualifications
- Caring for vegetable garden, greenhouse and cutting garden
- Maintaining, restocking formal borders
- Keeping hedges and ditches in good order
- Working with one other part time gardener
- Being reliable and enthusiastic with a good work ethic
- Using your own initiative and keeping the gardens and grounds neat and tidy throughout the year-understanding the demands of working within the seasons.
- Keeping all other areas around the property well maintained.
Car driver essential due to the location.
Good salary offered on an employed basis.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on September 16, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full and Part time Bar Staff and Waiting Staff required for beautiful country pub/restaurant located approx 5 miles from both Hadleigh and Sudbury.
We are looking for reliable, well presented people to join this young, energetic team working together to provide a great experience for the diners. Politeness and attention to detail essential and excellent customer service skills a must.
The ideal people will be able to commit to working weekends and evenings-working on a rota basis with other staff members.
The pub/restaurant is full of character and offers great outdoor dining under cover as well as rustic charm inside dining complete with roaring fire during colder months.
Experience in hospitality would be an advantage however training can be given. This is a great opportunity to progress in a forever growing family business.
An interest in food and beverage preferred and someone who would really enjoy making every diner feel welcome and wanting to come back ,as most do time and time again.
Own transport essential due to location not being on a bus route.
Good hourly rate offered to successful people
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on September 14, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full or Part Time experienced Groom required for family competition yard located in the beautiful Cotswolds near Chipping Norton.
This is a Monday to Friday position and the ideal person will be able to :-
- Work well with Head Groom and family
- Work alone when required caring for the 5 horses on the yard
- Carry out all yard duties to a high standard
- Prepare horses for travel
We require a reliable, enthusiastic groom who would enjoy working in a small, friendly, fun yard which is managed to a very high standard. Training can be given
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
