World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. We work to promote and protect welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production.
Our vision is to have a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding. Why not come and join us and help us to improve welfare standards and stamp out suffering in the UK and worldwide?
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.
Our Head Office is based in Snetterton, Norfolk and is overlooked by our Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre. We also have Rescue and Rehoming Centres in Aberdeenshire, Lancashire and Somerset.
If you have any queries about a current vacancy please email jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org for more information.
Maintenance Assistant
Belwade Farm, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £22,731.00 per annum 40 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the general upkeep of the paddocks and buildings, and field margins at our horse rescue and rehoming centre Belwade Farm in Aboyne.
This is the perfect job for you if you enjoy working outdoors in beautiful countryside. You need to be flexible in your willingness and ability to undertake a range of tasks including general repairs, fencing and tractor driving; training is available where required.
This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) worked flexibly over 7 days.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, bike to work scheme, paid employee sickness absence scheme, death in service of 4 x annual salary, free parking, free tea/coffee/soft drinks, uniform and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
Download the full job description and person specification
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd June 2025