Equine Cleaner

Aramark UK are currently recruiting an Equine Cleaner in their Defence sector to be a part of our integral team at Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1SE. As an Equine Cleaner, you will clean and maintain all Military Working Horses (MWH) ceremonial and exercise head kits, saddles and girths, and co-ordinate the collection and return of laundered items for the associated ancillaries for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) in Central London. Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams. You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 5 years.
Security checks are required for this role. A day in the life of an Equine Cleaner: Collect, clean, and maintain all MWH exercise head kits, saddles, and girths (civilian pattern saddlery) Collect, clean, and maintain all MWH exercise head kits, saddles, and girths (military pattern). Collect, clean, and maintain all MWH ceremonial head kits, saddles, and girths (parade pattern). Co-ordinate the collection of soiled and the return of laundered items (including dry cleaning) for associated ancillaries (numnahs, bandages, rugs). Completion of a variety of straightforward, stand-alone tasks within set rules and instructions.

Previous experience within a horse environment is not required; all training will be provided. Been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work. Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will be working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working times are 08.00 - 16.00 with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break. The hourly rate is £13.50. Discounted meals on shift and free on-site parking. You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats. We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement and many more benefits. You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within. As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.