Farrier – Canterbury and South Island
Arthur Judge Farrier
Location: Canterbury / South Island
Pay: $35.00 + per hour
Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
Employment: Full-time
Arthur Judge Farrier is a growing mobile farrier business based in Rolleston, providing professional farrier services to horse owners and equestrian businesses throughout Canterbury and the South Island.
We are looking for an experienced Farrier to join the business and assist with our increasing workload.
About the role
The successful applicant will undertake a range of professional farrier duties, including:
• Assessing horses' hooves and determining appropriate trimming and shoeing requirements
• Trimming and balancing horses' hooves
• Preparing hooves for shoeing
• Selecting, shaping, fitting and applying horseshoes
• Removing and replacing worn horseshoes
• Carrying out full and partial shoeing
• Undertaking corrective and remedial farrier work where appropriate
• Identifying hoof conditions or abnormalities that may require specialist or veterinary attention
• Working with horse owners, trainers and other equine professionals regarding hoof care requirements
• Safely handling horses while undertaking farrier work
• Maintaining farrier tools and equipment in a safe and serviceable condition
• Travelling to customer properties and equestrian facilities throughout Canterbury and South Island as required
Skills and experience
Applicants must have:
• At least 3 years' relevant experience working as a Farrier; OR
• A relevant Farrier qualification, together with the practical skills required to competently perform the position.
Applicants must also:
• Have practical experience trimming and shoeing horses
• Be confident handling a range of horses safely
• Be physically capable of undertaking the demands of farrier work
• Have good communication and customer service skills
• Be reliable and able to work independently
• Be willing and able to travel to customer locations throughout Canterbury
• Hold a valid driver's licence.
What we offer
• $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
• A minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week
• Up to 40 hours per week depending on workload
• Full-time employment
• Work with a growing Canterbury farrier business
• A varied workload across a range of horses and customers.
If you are an experienced Farrier looking for a full-time opportunity in Canterbury, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and details of your relevant farrier qualifications and/or work experience.