Equine Groom Apprentice (Anna Hilton)

ANNA HILTON T/A ANNA HILTON

CRANBROOK, TN18 5PA

Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 4 February)

Posted on 6 January 2025

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Summary

Fantastic equine apprenticeship with KEITS at a livery and competition yard based in the Sussex/Kent borders. We have a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to further their career in the equine industry. Applicants will be required to complete a range of daily tasks and be able to handle variety of top-quality horses.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at interviews.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 February

Duration

1 year 4 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

Tasks will include:

  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bring in horses
  • Daily care for horses
  • Daily yard maintenance
  • Feeding/watering/hay
  • Grooming/trimming
  • Bathing/platting
  • Tacking up/show prep
  • Exercising - riding/lunging
  • Basic business interactions with liveries

Where you’ll work

STABLE LODGE

CROUCH LANE

SANDHURST

CRANBROOK

TN18 5PA

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

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
  • The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade C or 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
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Bring your own horse and benefit from training and full livery (£70 per week) Accommodation available (£55 per week) Regular training for you from Anna herself.

About this company

We are a livery and competition yard based in the Sussex/Kent borders. We have a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to further their career in the equine industry. Applicants will be required to complete a range of daily tasks and be able to handle variety of top-quality horses.

After this apprenticeship

  • Gain qualifications, attend shows and gain riding experience
  • Potential future employment for the right candidate
  • Yard Manager / Equine Groom

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Heidi Clear and Bethany Wylie

recruit@keits.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294533.

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Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 4 February)

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