Apprentice Equine Groom (Manston Riding Centre)

Manston Riding Centre

RAMSGATE, CT12 5BX

Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 10 December)

Posted on 8 November 2024


Summary

We are searching for an apprentice groom to join our team and assist with horse care, riding, instructing and coaching. You will carry out day to day care of the horses and equipment along with feeding and care of competition horses.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 16 December

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

Duties will include but not limited to:

  • Care of horses and equipment
  • Mucking out
  • Feeding
  • Grooming
  • Tacking up
  • Assisting with lessons
  • Mounting and dismounting
  • Leading
  • Supporting riders to achieve their goals
  • Riding different types and levels of horses to maintain and improve training
  • Care and preparation of competition horses
  • Assisting with professionals such as vets, farriers and physiotherapists
  • Grooming at shows for the right candidate

Where you’ll work

MAIDSTONE RIDING CENTRE

ALLAND GRANGE LANE

MANSTON

RAMSGATE

CT12 5BX

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 onsite 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
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Previous Equine Experience

Other requirements

Applicants must be able to travel to work on time due to the workplace being based in a rural location with limited public transport Please include details of how you will travel to work in your application This business is not located near public transport, applicants will need an alternative method of transport to commute to work. KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise. https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

A busy riding school open 7 days a week providing lessons for all from 4 years upwards. We provide lessons for all levels from beginner to advanced. We are looking to take on another apprentice to become a valued member of our dedicated team.

After this apprenticeship

  • The possibility of continued employment once finished for the right candidate.
     

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 VAC1000286694.

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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 10 December)

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