ARC is the largest racecourse group in the UK, where we race almost every day of the year. We focus on providing wonderful experiences for raceday visitors, corporate clients and families looking to enjoy our diverse venues.
We are now looking for Raceday Track Assistants to join our team of casual workers in the Midlands!
Duties for Raceday Track Assistants could include:
Fence Attendant
Treading the turf track back in on race days and non-race days.
Fleecing the track as and when required.
Assistance with cleaning down running rail as and when required.
Assistance with cleaning out the stables as and when required.
No qualifications are needed and full training will be given so if you have the following we’d like to hear from you:
The ability to travel independently to various locations across the Midlands
Good attention to detail
The ability to work well in a team
Eligibility to work in the UK
Any relevant experience within the Horseracing or equine industries or a general interest in Racing
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Flexibility to work variable hours sometimes at short notice, ranging between 4 to 12 hours per day depending on requirements.
Punctual and reliable.
What is casual work?
Casual work is a great solution as it enables you to work flexibly around other commitments in your life. Once you are registered to work with us, we will contact you in advance to offer you shifts. There are usually a range of shifts available and opportunities for work are based on busy seasons and the annual racing calendar. Positions will be allocated on the day as part of the briefing.
What ARC offers our workers....
Competitive pay rate: £1.50 per hour above minimum pay rate for your age group.
Provision of PPE and wet weather clothing.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic exciting environment.
Gain valuable experience in the racing industry.
Holiday entitlement (you’ll accrue holiday each time you work with us)
Opportunity to apply for up to 10 free tickets per year for any of our venues.
Access to a variety of on the job training. If you lack formal qualifications; this is a great way to prove yourself!
The opportunity to travel the country and work at a variety of venues within ARC.
Free parking at all of our venues
No strings attached – flexibility to do work where and when suits you with no requirement to exclusively work for us
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.
