17/09/2026
🦌🎄 REINDEER SEASON DRIVER WANTED! 🎄🦌
We are looking for a reliable, responsible and confident Driver/Handler to join our team for the upcoming 2026 Christmas Reindeer Season!
This is a fantastic seasonal opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, travelling to different locations and, of course, working with real reindeer! 🦌✨
🚚 THE ROLE
You will be responsible for safely transporting our reindeer to and from events across Essex and surrounding areas, helping with set-up and pack-down, and assisting with the care and handling of the reindeer throughout the booking.
Events may include but not limited too:
🎅 Schools & Nurseries
🏡 Private Events
💍 Weddings
🏢 Corporate Events
🎄 Christmas Markets & Festive Events
🏥 Care Homes & Community Events
🦌 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The successful applicant will ideally have:
✅ Full UK Manual Driving Licence
✅ Be 25+
✅ Experience towing an Ifor Williams trailer or similar
✅ Previous experience with horses, reindeer or other large animals is highly desirable
✅ Confidence handling animals
✅ A calm, patient and responsible attitude
✅ Good timekeeping and reliability
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✅ Willingness to work early mornings, evenings and weekends throughout the Christmas season
✅ A professional and friendly approach when dealing with customers
A DBS check will be required.
🎄 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING ( with another member of staff )
• Driving the reindeer and trailer safely to events
• Loading and unloading equipment and reindeer
• Assisting with reindeer handling and welfare
• Helping set up the reindeer area and static sleigh
• Ensuring the reindeer are safely managed throughout events
• Completing basic checks before and after journeys
• Representing J&C Party Pets professionally at events
• Keeping the vehicle and equipment clean and tidy
• Following all animal welfare, health & safety and transport procedures
📅 SEASONAL WORK
This role will primarily cover the Christmas 2026 season, starting in November with the potential for further work with us during future seasons and other animal/event work.
📍 Based in Essex – travel required (base at CM0)
💰 Pay: Competitive hourly/event rate depending on experience.
Self Employeed or PAYE
If you are reliable, confident, animal-focused and fancy spending your Christmas season working with real reindeer, we'd love to hear from you! 🦌❤️
📩 To apply: Please send your CV to [email protected] and a brief message outlining your driving, towing and animal-handling experience.
Come and join our festive team! 🎄🦌✨
