Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Enborne Equestrian Centre
NEWBURY, RG20 0JL
Closes in 6 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 August 2024
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Summary
A great opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice groom to join a well-established riding school and competition venue. Perfect for someone looking to get started in the industry! The successful candidate will be dealing with general daily care for our lovely well mannered horses.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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40-hour week: Wednesday - Friday: 9am - 6.30pm.
Saturday & Sunday: 7am - 4.30pm
Weds through Sunday (5 days) Monday & Tuesday OFF
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 3 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- 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
We are a busy, fun, friendly and family orientated riding school, just outside Newbury. There will be plenty of opportunities to progress and develop skills, both in riding, yard work and handling horses.
Daily jobs will include;
- Mucking out
- Turn in /out
- Tacking up
- General daily care of our lovely well mannered horses
Ideally, you will have had some experience with horses. Catch, lead and tack up, muck out.
You must have a can-do attitude and high energy. This is a physical job and you are on your feet all day. A willingness to learn and develop is essential. Must be enthusiastic and committed to doing the job required first and foremost, as well as have the ability to work individually and with others.
A riding groom would be preferred but non-riding grooms are also invited to apply. However, there will be plenty of riding available on a wide range of horses for any ability. There is a chance to compete in, in house competitions and externally, the opportunity to go out off site in the lorry schooling / competing for the right individual.
NVQ and BHS qualifications are available to work towards.
Where you’ll work
HAMSTEAD MARSHALL
NEWBURY
RG20 0JL
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
You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship.
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.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.
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
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Single occupancy accommodation available (Mobile home). No dogs or pets allowed. Livery for own horse available if required. Please be aware that this is a non-smoking site!
About this company
We are a BHS approved centre that is 5 star rated with the local council. A fully equipped modern horse riding and hacking centre that caters to all ages and abilities. Our team of professional riding instructors deliver in-depth riding lessons that are fun and tailored to your abilities and level of ambition. Enborne Equestrian Centre also provides hacking, livery, horse sales and horse shows.
After this apprenticeship
For the right candidate, there will be the opportunity to work towards your BHS exams, competing, teaching, etc. It depends on what you are interested in moving on to!
There is also the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273228.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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