Equine Groom Apprentice

P D Q EQUESTRIAN LTD

DURHAM (DH7 0DT)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 28 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 March 2025

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Summary

An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based in Durham.

Wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
£6.40 per hour - £256.00 per week, Monday to Sunday, to be arranged 5 days per week.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 31 March

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The position will include:

·         General yard duties i.e Mucking out, turning out/in.

·         Assisting with a variety of competitions i.e British Dressage, British Showjumping.

·         Assisting with a variety of clinics with a range of top class visiting instructors.

·         Assisting with vet, farrier, dentists and physio.

·         Preparing horses for competitions.

·         Travelling to competitions.

·         Care of horses after exercise.

·         Customer Care.

·         Working with the public.

Where you’ll work

HOLMSIDE HALL
BURNHOPE
DURHAM
DH7 0DT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 1-9 or A-F)
  • Maths (grade Grade 1-9 or A-F)

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
  • Trustworthy
  • Listen and follow instructions
  • Good time keeper

Other requirements

This can be a physically demanding role. You will be working outside in all weather conditions.

About this company

Holmside Hall Equestrian is an established BHS approved family business that aims to provide the highest level of customer service to each individual horse and rider.

Company benefits

We also stage affiliated competitions for British Dressage and BS as well as unaffiliated competitions most weekends for dressage, show jumping, show X or showing in hand or ridden. We also provide training and education towards BHS qualifications.

After this apprenticeship

·         Full time employment.

·         Progression to Level 3.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308155.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 28 March at 11:59pm)

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