Apprentice Equine Groom - Horse Care - Racing
Brian Meehan Racing
WILTSHIRE, SN8 1PN
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 29 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 June 2024
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Summary
Brian Meehan Racing is offering an opportunity that will enable you to learn the skills needed to successfully care for racehorses to a high standard and provides a solid introduction to the industry. This apprenticeship also fulfills the BHA requirements for those looking to apply for a jockey licence.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Wage will be dependent on age and will be finalised with successful applicant, but could be up to £495 per week. Accommodation onsite will be free of charge.
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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The successful candidate can expect to be working 40 hours per week between:
Monday - Saturday, hours of work to 6:30am to 12:30pm then 4pm to 5:30pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 30 September
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The successful candidate will be carrying out daily duties such as:
- Riding several different horses each day
- Feeding
- Providing water
- Grooming the horses at evening stables
Where you’ll work
THE RACING OFFICE
MANTON HOUSE ESTATE
MARLBOROUGH
WILTSHIRE
SN8 1PN
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
The successful candidate will undertake 15 months training whilst working towards their Intermediate (Level 2) Equine Groom apprenticeship. All training will be carried out at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be delivered by Haddon Training.
Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Free accommodation is available on site, however there is no option to bring your own horse into livery. Accommodation onsite will be free of charge. Applicants must have racing experience and must be confident riders.
About this company
The Manton Estate, where Brian Meehan Racing are based, is arguably one of the world’s finest and most successful racehorse training establishments. Superb training facilities sit alongside the historic gallops and the state-of-the-art yard has been designed and built to ensure our horses will be able to perform at their best on the racecourse. Since Brian arrived at Manton in 2006, winners have been sent out, 6 of which have been Group 1.
After this apprenticeship
For the right candidate there will be plenty of opportunities to gain experience and move into leadership, there may also be an opportunity to travel.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000256105.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 29 September at 11:59pm)
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