Equine Apprentice for East Anglia's premier equestrian centre
Harling Wood Stud
Thetford, IP24 2RU
Closes in 22 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 November 2024
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Summary
Harling Wood Stud in Thetford are looking for a new member of staff to add to their team, boasting some of the finest facilities along with first class service in their livery and equestrian wellness centre. You would be working with top class competition horses and ones needing rehabilitation.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Working days will be Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, split shifts 7.30am to 12.30pm and then 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 December
- 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
All general yard duties to include:
- Mucking out
- Turning out and bringing in
- Field maintenance
- Grooming, tacking up
- Possibility of riding for right candidate
Where you’ll work
Harling Wood Stud
Brettenham Road, Shadwell
Thetford
IP24 2RU
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
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.
More training information
- A Level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of your apprenticeship
- All training will take place within the workplace
- Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- passion for horses
Other requirements
There is no accommodation available with this role so you will need to be able to get yourself to and from work at the required times. There is the possibility of livery for your own horse .
About this company
Boasting some of the finest facilities along with beautiful surroundings and top trainers, Harling Wood Stud offers a first class service along with an equestrian wellness centre and the very best in training for both horse & rider. We offer a range of services and clinics for you and your horse including the recent launch of our new Park&Ride service. Sustainability: Our ethos is to ensure we live in harmony with our environment and in a sustainable way. Learn More Our Team
After this apprenticeship
- Progression to Level 3 senior groom
- Possibility of permanent position on completion of apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286314.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)
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