Equine Groom Apprentice - Breeding and Eventing

Aston Mullins

BUCKS, HP17 8XG

Closes in 12 days (Thursday 8 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 January 2024

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Summary

Aston Mullins Stud are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who will give the successful candidate the support and platform to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Hours
Shifts are to be discussed with the employer.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 9 August

Duration

1 Year 3 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

  • Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • All trianing will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be carried out by Haddon Training

Where you’ll work

ASTON MULLINS FARM

FORD

BUCKS

HP17 8XG

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

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Senior equine groom (level 3)

Equal to A level

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

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Previous experience working with horses is essential. A reference will be required. Candidates must be hard working and keen to succeed in the equine industry. A good sense of humour is a must! Accommodation is available if required.

About this company

Aston Mullins Stud is owned by Simon and Mags Hope whose life-long passion for racing and bloodstock led to them acquiring the present 300-350 acre farm in the heart of the Vale of Aylesbury in 2000.

http://www.astonmullins.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • After completion, there may be an opportunity to join the Aston Mullins team as a permenant member of the team

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000223545.

Apply now

Closes in 12 days (Thursday 8 August at 11:59pm)

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