Equine Groom Apprentice
Westfield Equestrian Centre
HOOK (RG29 1HX)
Closes in 3 days (Monday 31 March 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 August 2024
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Summary
We are looking to recruit a Level 2 or Level 3 Equine Groom apprentice to work on our livery yard. This is an ideal role for someone wanting to start and or progress their career in the equine industry. General duties to include; mucking out, turning out/bringing in, tack cleaning, as well as other tasks.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Working 5 days out of 7, weekend work to be expected.
Shift pattern to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 April 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
We are a purpose built livery yard based on the outskirts of Odiham, Hook in North Hampshire.
We are a 40 horse yard and offer full livery or part livery, with optional DIY at weekends.
We employ professional, qualified staff that are here to care of our customers horses, offer help and advice when needed and to make them feel welcome.
General duties to include;
- Mucking out
- Turning out/bringing in
- Tack cleaning
- Tacking up
- Feeding
- Filling hay nets
- Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
- Bathing
- Rug changing
- Paddock maintenance
- Schooling
- Riding (dependent on ability)
- First aid
- Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
- Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
- Training towards BHS stages
Where you’ll work
WESTFIELD FARM
HILLSIDE
ODIHAM
HOOK
RG29 1HX
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
Course contents
Your training plan
You will be working towards gaining your Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship.
You will also work towards achieving your Functional Skills maths and/ or English at level 1 or 2 if required.
All training will take place at the employers premises with the employer and Haddon Training.
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role will require working outdoors in all weather conditions so any applicant must be prepared to do that. There is accommodation available and possible livery for own horse with discounted lessons available for the successful candidate.
About this company
We are a purpose built livery yard based on the outskirts of Odiham, Hook in North Hampshire. The stables opened in 2010, with the aim to provide a top quality livery service whilst retaining a friendly and helpful atmosphere where our clients can not only feel confident that their horses are getting the best possible care but also their owners can relax and enjoy themselves too.
After this apprenticeship
There is a possibility of progression on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship on completion of the level 2 for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
sian.bovell@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000264430.
Apply now
Closes in 3 days (Monday 31 March 2025 at 11:59pm)
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