Apprentice Equine Groom - Racing
Roger Teal Racing
HUNGERFORD, RG17 8NR
Closes in 28 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 September 2024
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Summary
Roger Teal 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 fulfils the BHA requirements for those looking to apply for a jockey licence.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- 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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Friday 1 November
- 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
The successful candidate will be carrying out daily duties such as:
- Riding several different horses each day
- Mucking out
- Feeding
- Providing water
- Grooming the horses at evening stables
Where you’ll work
WINDSOR HOUSE STABLES
CROWLE ROAD
LAMBOURN
HUNGERFORD
RG17 8NR
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
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Equine Groom Level 2.
All training will take place at the employers workplace as Sheldrake Training offer a 100% WBL programme.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4 or above)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role will require working in all weather conditions so any applicant must be willing and able to do this.
About this company
Roger Teal Racing started in 2007 in Epsom Surrey, we moved to Berkshire in December 2015 each year the business has grown in numbers of horses along with the quality of horse in our care. We have trained 2 group 1 winners numerous group placed horses and listed race winners we pride ourselves on giving the horses the very best of care and attention within a happy environment.
After this apprenticeship
For the right candidate there will be plenty of opportunities to gain experience and move into a more senior role, there may also be an opportunity to travel.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Rob Dawkins
busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk
07446 522972
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276743.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
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