Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice (Ghyll Park Equestrian Ltd)

GHYLL PARK EQUESTRIAN LTD

CROWBOROUGH (TN6 3NT)

Closes in 29 days (Tuesday 28 October 2025)

Posted on 29 September 2025

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Summary

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated apprentice with good communication skills who is looking to further their knowledge and skills.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
8.00am - 5.00pm, 1 hour of lunch and breaks. Days to be confirmed.

36 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 4 November 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

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

Yard Duties will include:

  • Turning out and bringing in
  • Mucking out
  • Feeding, watering, and haying
  • Grooming
  • Clipping and trimming
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
  • Bandaging
  • Tacking up
  • Lunging/long reining
  • Riding opportunities for suitable apprentice
  • Grooming at shows
  • Assisting with breaking of young horses

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking team in this riding school, livery and successful show yard.

Where you'll work

FARMSIDE
LAKE STREET
MARK CROSS
CROWBOROUGH
TN6 3NT

Training

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

Training provider

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • 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 on site visits throughout the apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade C or 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Previous Equine Experience

Other requirements

There is no accommodation on site. Applicants should ideally have a driving licence or reliable access to transport as the business is in a rural location with no public transport. There is no stabling for applicant’s own horse. KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.

About this employer

Ghyll Park Equestrian is a mixed riding school and livery yard. We pride ourselves on our small groups and individual lessons. We attend a wide range of shows and competitions, both locally and nationally under a variety of different societies and disciplines.

After this apprenticeship

  • There is a possibility of progressing on to Level 3 Senior Equine Groom/ British Horse Society exams if a position is available

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 VAC1000115598.

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Closes in 29 days (Tuesday 28 October 2025)

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