Groom

Tregothnan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A private rural estate located near Truro, Cornwall, is seeking an experienced Groom to work with their Equine Team. The role involves caring for two horses, which includes mucking out, turning out, and preparing horses for events. Applicants should possess prior grooming experience, good communication and organisational skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a salary around £26,000 per annum, varying with experience, plus benefits including 29 days of holiday and a healthcare cashback plan.

Benefits

29 days’ holiday

Health care cash back plan

Discount scheme with retailers

Salary sacrifice schemes for homeware and tech

Qualifications

• Previous Groom experience required.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport are necessary.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mucking out, turning out, and general yard duties.
• Preparation of horses and carriages for private events.
• Assisting with exercising and carriage driving.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Groom

Salary circa £26,000pa, depending on experience.

Approximately 8 miles from Truro, Cornwall.

Application deadline 06/01/2026.

About Us

The Tregothnan Estate is a large private rural estate and family home with a world‑renowned botanical garden and woodland. The Estate has a team of maintenance, gardening, forestry and joinery employees that maintain the core estate and manage the beautiful surroundings which are on the edge of the River Fal. The Estate also has a substantial portfolio of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties and in‑hand farming business.

The Estate is diverse in its activities and the job roles it provides. The teams have a great community spirit, the surroundings are inspiring, and the work is always interesting. Working at Tregothnan is being part of Cornwall’s heritage and its modern future.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Groom to work in our small Equine Team, looking after 2 horses, and mainly working on your own. The duties include:

• Mucking out, turning out and general yard duties.
• Preparation of horses and carriages for private events and showing.
• Assisting with exercising and carriage driving.

About You

• Previous Groom experience.
• Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise, and good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, professional attitude, polite and good levels of personal presentation.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport to travel to and from work, as we are in a rural location, with no access to public transport.

Benefits

• Salary circa £26,000pa, depending on experience.
• 40 hours per week, 5 days per week (to include working every other weekend), 8.00am-4.30pm.
• 29 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Health care cash back plan.
• Discount scheme with high street and online retailers.
• Salary sacrifice homeware, tech and cycle to work schemes