Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship
David Britnell Eventing
CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB23 8BE
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 5 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 September 2024
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Summary
David Britnell Eventing are a professional event yard in Cambridgeshire, specialising in the backing and producing of young horses all the way to 5* event horses. Looking for a senior equine groom to join the team. A great opportunity for someone looking to step up into a more supervisory role in equine.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Senior equine groom (level 3)
- Hours
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Working 5 days a week out of 7, weekend work to be expected. 7:30am to 5.00pm each day with breaks.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 6 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 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
We are a professional event yard with youngsters through to 4* eventers. As well as the event horses, we also offer 5* luxury full livery and David is a BHSII Accredited Coach with over 12 years coaching experience.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate & driven individual. Someone that uses their initiative and has a common sense approach to their work.
The role will include:
- Day to day running of the yard working alongside our other team members
- Daily yard duties
- Trimming up
- Clipping
- Bathing
- Show preparation
- Opportunities to ride for the right candidate
- Supervising other members of staff
Previous experience working on a competition yard desirable but not essential, however you must have experience working with horses.
Where you’ll work
BIRDS PASTURE FARM
DRY DRAYTON
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CB23 8BE
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
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- You will be working towards the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship, all training will be provided at the employers premises with the employer and Haddon Training
- If required, you will also need to work towards your Level 2 maths and/ or English Functional Skills qualifications
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role will require working outdoors in all weathers, so any applicant must me happy to do this. There is the option to live on-site and livery for your horse too if required.
About this company
We are a professional event yard specialising in the backing and producing of young horses all the way to 5* event horses.
After this apprenticeship
- David Britnell Eventing would love to offer a full time position to our apprentice once they have completed their qualification with opportunities to gain more experience and progress up the levels in our team; work to head girl/boy or show groom etc.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276448.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 5 October at 11:59pm)
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