Equine Groom Apprentice for Showing Stud and competition yard

EJL Stud and Livery

Ulverston (LA12 8HN)

Closes in 17 days (Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 January 2026

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Summary

Elly and her team are looking for a new member to join her team , she runs a small breeding and showing yard specialising in coloured cobs , plaited and traditional. The breeding pathway is available with this position.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
30 hours over 5 days to include weekend work, 8.30am till 5.30pm, with 2 hours off at lunch . Possible overtime available.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 2026

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

All General Yard Duties :

  • Mucking out and keeping the yard tidy
  • Preparing horses for shows
  • Grooming at shows 
  • Some riding available for right candidate but this is a NON ridden pathway
  • Helping / learning about the breeding side 
  • Handling stallions and youngstock

Where you'll work

Bandrake Farm
Bandrake Head
Ulverston
LA12 8HN

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

  • You will be working towards achieving the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship with the employer and supported by Haddon Training
  • All training will take place at the employers premises
    If you have not achieved grade 4/C in English and maths at GCSE, Haddon Training will support you in gaining Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • This position is open to all candidates over 16, there is no accommodation available and the location is very rural so please make sure you can get there everyday before applying
  • There is livery available for own horse

About this employer

EJL Stud and Livery breed and show traditional and plaited coloured cobs.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibilty of full time employment

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008294.

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Closes in 17 days (Friday 30 January 2026 at 11:59pm)