MO7 Taskforce - Mounted Branch Full time Saddler and Saddle Fitter (Band Q)
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Location – Mounted Training Establishment (MTE), Imber Court, Ember Lane, East Molesey, Surrey. KT8 0BT.
Eligibility – Qualified Saddle Fitter and Saddler
Number of vacancies - 1
Period of posting – Permanent (After 12 month Probation Period)
Reports to - Mounted Branch Training Inspector
Role & Responsibilities.
- Ensure all Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) horses are correctly fitted with a saddle and head kit to perform operational police duties.
- Consistently monitor the fit of saddles identifying any issues and be able to rectify, adjust and re-fit.
- Identify and explain irregularities in horse conformation and or asymmetry in horse/rider that may affect the fit of the saddle. Help to find solutions to overcome these issues.
- Work within the remit of your responsibility. Liaise and work with allied professionals including veterinary practitioners, farriers and physiotherapists.
- Be able to make bridles, design and alter bespoke saddlery items.
- Fit all types of bridle correctly including snaffle, double and uniform bridle used by the MPS.
- Repair all types of horse equipment including saddles, bridles and rugs.
- Minor repairs to riding boots where practical.
- Maintain a basic saddler’s tool kit.
- Maintain electronic records on each MPS horse using Horse Power App.
- Deal with wholesale suppliers to maintain and order stock ensuring best value for money and working within MPS budget
- Understands the mechanics of each bit type and correctly fit them.
- Drive and visit the other MPS stables when required.
- Educate officers on basic saddle and bridle fitting.
Essential Criteria.
- Qualified Saddle Fitter
- Qualified Saddler
- Excellent communication skills
- Hold a full driving licence
- Resilient personality
- Self-motivated working off own initiative
- Flexible, dedicated and hard working
- Good time management
- Team player
- Organized
Desirable Criteria.
- Master Saddler
- A high level of equestrian experience.
- Good IT skills
Application process.
Applicants are required to provide their personal statement outlining their background and experience with a referee that can qualify the information. The statement must be no more than two side of A4 in Arial font 10.
Following a paper sift, successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day at MTE in Thames Ditton, Surrey which will include a saddle fitting exercise, making a component part of a head kit and an interview. This will take place in April 2024
For any further information about the role, please contact Inspector Natalie Shaw via email Natalie.Shaw@met.police.uk
For queries regarding the recruitment process please contact Sergeant Jessica Timms via email Jessica.L.Timms@met.police.uk
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This opportunity is closed to applications.