Yard Hand- Equestrian Centre
Castle Leslie Estate is seeking a hardworking and reliable Yard Hand to support the daily operations of our busy Equestrian Centre. This role is perfect for someone with a strong work ethic, a passion for horses, and a commitment to high standards of care and presentation.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out daily yard cleaning duties, including mucking out, sweeping, tidying, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for horses and guests.
Support the wellbeing of our horses through basic horse care, such as feeding, grooming, turning out, and monitoring their general condition.
Assist with tacking up and preparing horses for lessons, treks, and estate activities.
Provide friendly assistance to guests, ensuring they feel welcome and well looked after during their visit.
Maintain equipment, tack rooms, and communal areas to the estate’s high standards.
Work as part of a supportive team to ensure smooth day‑to‑day yard operations.
Requirements:
BHS Stage 1 (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards achieving it while in the role.
Experience working around horses and confidence handling them safely.
A strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and attention to detail.
Positive attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to undertake physical tasks in an outdoor environment.
Why Join Us? Become part of a welcoming, professional team within one of Ireland’s most iconic equestrian destinations. Enjoy opportunities to learn, develop skills, and progress towards BHS qualifications while contributing to a world‑class guest experience.
Castle Leslie Estate believes that embracing equality and diversity in the workplace benefits not just Castle Leslie Estate, but also individual employees, divisions, and our customers. All our employees bring their own background, work style, distinct capabilities, experience, and characteristics to their work. We recognise that our talented and diverse workforce reflects the diversity of our customers and markets, and we want to utilise the widest range of skills, knowledge and experience in our business while complying with legislation.
Castle Leslie Estate
Castle Leslie Estate is set on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the last four years.
Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. The Leslie Family arrived in Ireland in the 16th Century and bought the Estate at that time. Today, this Irish estate is led by the current custodian, Sammy Leslie. Her overwhelming desire is to protect the Estate for future generations.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ and a Great Place to Work® for the last three years. It boils down to trust. Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work. One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team. A flexible attitude, excellent inter-personal and customer service skills are key requirements. We provide a competitive salary, an excellent working environment and unique benefits for the right candidates.
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
A diversity program
Free parking
Cycle to work
Competitive salary
Event tickets
Preferential room rates
Family and friends rates
Discount on meals purchased
Discount on spa treatments or products
Discount in gift shop
Long service recognition
Free meals during shifts
Free parking or Discounted parking
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Bereavement leave
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Company employee App
Yard Hand- Equestrian Centre
Castle Leslie Estate is set on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the last four years.