Equine Apprentice for East Anglia's premier equestrian centre

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.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Hours

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

Start date

Monday 5 May 2025

Duration

1 year

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

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

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

College or training organisation

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

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

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

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Level 3 senior groom
Possibility of permanent position on completion of apprenticeship

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