Equine Groom Apprenticeship
CHARLTON PARK STABLES LTD
Malmesbury (SN16 9DG)
Closes in 30 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 June 2025
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Summary
Fantastic opportunity for a level 2 Equine Groom apprentice to join the team at Charlton Park in Wiltshire. They are looking for friendly and motivated individual to join their team on a beautiful private country estate.
- Wage
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£16,685.50 a year
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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Working 5 days out of 7, with set hours and days. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 August 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
Charlton Park Stables has 18 horses, 15 full liveries and 3 young competition horses.
They pride themselves on their attention to detail and individual care for each horse and their owner.
The role includes all yard duties such as;
- Mucking out
- Turning out and bringing in
- Tack cleaning
- Feeding and watering
You will also be assisting with diary management and the organisation of daily jobs, stock management (feed, hay, bedding etc) and fencing.
You will be working as part of a team and individually and must have strong communication skills when dealing with clients and visitors e.g vets, farriers.
They are looking for someone who shares their passion for maintaining the horses and yard to a high standard.
Where you'll work
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Stable Flat Charlton Park
Charlton
Malmesbury
SN16 9DG
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)
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Your training plan
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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
There is a static caravan for accommodation on site if required at no charge. There is also the possibility to bring your own horse.
About this company
Charlton Park Stables is based on the beautiful Charlton Park Estate in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. The traditional stables are located within a stunning 18th Century courtyard, effortlessly combining many original features with modern horse care facilities. Located within 4500 acres of private parkland the yard is a little escape from the real world and the perfect place to enjoy your horse(s). We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and individual care for each horse and their owner. A calm and friendly atmosphere ensures both horses and their owners thrive.
After this apprenticeship
The possibility to progress onto a L3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship after successful completion of the L2 for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Haddon Training
Enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328791.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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