Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Enborne Equestrian Centre

NEWBURY, RG20 0JL

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 September 2024


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!

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Weds through Sunday (5 days) Monday & Tues OFF 40 hour week: Wednesday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.30pm. Saturday & Sunday, 7.00am - 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 2 November

Duration

1 Year

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

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 and the ability to work individually and with others.

A riding groom would be preferred but non riding groom 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 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.

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.

https://www.enborneequestrian.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • For the right candiate there will be the opportuunity 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 VAC1000279096.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)

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