Equine Groom Apprentice

Witcham Equestrian Centre

Ely (CB6 2LD)

Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

Posted on 24 July 2025

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Summary

Witcham Equestrian centre is a 30-horse riding school and small livery yard near Ely, looking for a new equine apprentice groom to join their small friendly team.

Wage

£12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Hours are 32 per week over 4 days to include 1 weekend day. Exact working days and hours TBC

32 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 10 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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

There is lots of diversity available the owner Sally and yard Manger Dana both compete in British Dressage so there is the opportunity to groom at shows, they do a small amount of carriage driving and also have many different breeds within their yard.

All general yard duties to include:

  • Mucking out/keeping yard tidy
  • Filling water buckets/hay nets
  • Turning horses in and out from fields
  • Grooming tacking up
  • Helping with lessons
  • Riding available for the right candidate

Where you'll work

Witcham Equestrain Centre Mepal Road
Witcham
Ely
CB6 2LD

Training

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

Training provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Training schedule

Equine Groom Level 2.

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)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

There is no accommodation available with this position, there is a bus to the nearest village but please make sure you can get to and from the location before applying. There is the possibility of livery for your own horse if required.

About this employer

Witcham Equestrian Centre (WEC) is a BHS Riding School and Livery, located just outside the village of Witcham in Cambridgeshire. We offer riding lessons to all abilities with a large covered arena, plus a range of livery services.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom for the right candidate
  • BHS qualifications
  • or full time employment

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 VAC1000333445.

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Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

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