Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Enborne Equestrian Centre

NEWBURY, RG20 0JL

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

Posted on 17 April 2024

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Summary

A great opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice groom to join a well-established riding school and competition venue. Perfect for someone looking to get started in the industry!

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
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Weds through Sunday (5 days) Monday & Tues OFF 40 hour week: Weds - Fri 9am-6.30pm, Sat & Sun 7am-4.30pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 13 August

Duration

1 Year

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

You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship.

All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours.  Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

Where you’ll work

HAMSTEAD MARSHALL

NEWBURY

RG20 0JL

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

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

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Single occupancy accommodation available (Mobile home). No dogs or pets allowed. Livery for own horse available if required. Please be aware that this is a non-smoking site!

About this company

We are a BHS approved centre that is 5 star rated with the local council. A fully equipped modern horse riding and hacking centre that caters to all ages and abilities. Our team of professional riding instructors deliver in-depth riding lessons that are fun and tailored to your abilities and level of ambition. Enborne Equestrian Centre also provides hacking, livery, horse sales and horse shows.

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

After this apprenticeship

For the right candiate there will be the opportuunity to work towards your BHS exams, competing, teaching etc. It depends on what you are interested in moving on to!

There is also the possibility of progressing on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000242632.

Apply now

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

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