Livery Yard Equine Groom Apprentice - Brookthorpe (Apprenticeship)

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider is looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Equine Groom Apprentice. The apprentice will engage in hands-on training onsite, preparing feeds, tacking up, and mucking out while gaining essential skills. This 15-month program offers the chance to progress to a Senior Groom qualification. Previous experience with horses is preferred, but training and support for achieving maths and English qualifications is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with horses is preferred.
• GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing feeds and feeding.
• Preparing for exercise.
• Tacking up and tack cleaning.
• Lunging.
• Turning out & bringing in.
• Mucking Out.

Skills

Experience with horses

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Blossom Hill are a 24-stable riding livery based in Brookthorpe, looking for a level 2 or level 3 equine groom apprentice.

Responsibilities

• Preparing feeds and feeding
• Preparing for exercise
• Tacking up and tack cleaning
• Lunging
• Turning out & bringing in
• Mucking Out
• There will be plenty of riding for the right candidate, plus the possibility of attending shows.

Working hours

Work days will be 8am to 5pm over 4 weekdays, plus a weekend day split shift of 8am - 11am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

Travel

There is a public transport bus stop around 5 minutes walk to the yard.

Apprenticeship details

This apprenticeship is work based onsite so not lots of time sitting in a classroom. If you did not gain your Maths & English GCSE's in school we can support you to gain these whilst on programme.

Interview

The interview will consist of a trial day at the yard.

Eligibility

You must be a UK resident or have lived in the EU for 3 years to apply for this role.

Training

All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

Qualifications required

A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.

Skills required

Previous experience with horses is preferred

Prospects

For the right candidate there is the possibility of progressing onto the level 3 Senior Groom qualification

Qualification / Standard

ST0166 Equine groom

Duration

15 months