Equine Groom Apprentice on Rehab Yard

Saywell Equestrian

NEWARK, NG23 5SZ

Closes in 23 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 September 2024

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Summary

An exclusive opportunity has arisen at Saywell Equestrian for a candidate with existing equine experience to join their team as an apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to expand their equine skills and knowledge to boost their career in the sector.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Accommodation available for the successful candidate. Wages dependent on experience and to be discussed with employer.

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
The successful candidate can expect to be working 40 hours per week. Days and shifts to be discussed with the employer.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 5 November

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

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

This is a non riding position with all general yard duties plus learning and assisting within a state of the art Rehab Centre . All general horse care duties required including:

  • Mucking Out
  • Grooming
  • Lunging
  • Turning in and out 

Where you’ll work

MILL FARM

MILL LANE

UPTON

NEWARK

NG23 5SZ

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

  • Equine groom Level 2 apprenticeship standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

The successful candidate can expect to undertake a minimum of 12 months' training which will take place out at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be carried out by Haddon Training.

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Existing equine experience is required. Accommodation for successful candidate . Wages dependent on experience - which will be discussed with the employer.

About this company

Saywell Equestrian is a equine rehabilitation centre based in Newark, that offer a wide range of therapy methods. International SJ and Coach Andrew Saywell are also based at the centre.

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After this apprenticeship

  • A full time position or progression onto the advanced apprenticeship (level 3) may be available after completion

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279073.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

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