Equine Rehabilitation Groom Apprentice (New Hatches Livery, Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre)

KEITS Training Services Ltd; Great Kingshill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-operated equine rehabilitation center in Great Kingshill is looking for an enthusiastic apprentice equine groom. You will assist in daily horse care, including grooming and feeding, while working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship. The role offers hands-on experience and training, and there is a pathway to further qualifications, including a potential Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship.

Benefits

Full training provided

Industry-specific training consultant

Qualifications

• Prior horse handling experience is essential.
• Ability to maintain high standards of care for horses.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general yard duties including turning out and bringing in.
• Mucking out and feeding the horses.
• Grooming, tacking up, and maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Team work

Committed

Enthusiasm

Education

GCSE or equivalent, Grade C/4 in maths and English preferred

Job description

New Hatches Livery Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre are a well established family run Livery and Rehabilitation Centre offering learners the unique opportunity of a variety of experience from General yard duties, stable management, working alongside Vets and other professionals with rehabilitation and fitness cases, Stud work and training on our Salt Water Treadmill. We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated apprentice equine groom who is looking to further their knowledge and skills.

The successful candidate will work alongside our current team handling and caring for our horses.

A high standard of care and attention to detail will be expected to maintain the company image we pride ourselves on.

Yard Duties will include

• Turning out and bringing in
• Mucking out
• Feeding, watering and haying
• Grooming
• Clipping and trimming
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
• Bandaging
• Tacking up
• Lunging/ long reining

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hard working team at this livery and rehabilitation yard. You will have opportunities to work along side vets and other professionals with rehabilitation and fitness cases, stud work and training on our Salt Water Treadmill. Within the role the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship and may progress to a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship. The opportunity to move onto a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship should the position be available for a suitable candidate.

Things to consider

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard (16 months).
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Horse handling experience (details of which must be shown on your application)

• Team work
• Committed
• Enthusiasm

Desired qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent, Grade C/4 or above in maths and English preferred but not essential
• Applicants who already hold a level 2 in equine will be considered for a level 3 opportunity