Horse Groom Apprenticeship

Wellow Horse Livery Centre

WELLOW BATH (BA2 8QF)

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 20 May 2026

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Summary

Wellow Horse Livery Centre run a very busy livery yard, covering all types of livery from DIY to full livery. They are looking for an Equine Apprentice Groom to come and join our team who is used to being around horses, children and dogs!

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Please expect to work 5 days per week, including at least one weekend day. Final shift pattern and hours to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 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

  • Grooming the horses before and after exercising them
  • Mucking out the stables
  • Providing fresh water
  • Preparing feed and hay nets
  • General stable duties
  • Changing rugs

As they are a livery yard it is important to be able to talk to their clients and help them with their horses, able to keep good public relations, and you must be able to work together as part of a team.

Work uniform will be provided, however own footwear and riding equipment, including body protector will need to be your own.

Where you'll work

WELLOW TREKKING CENTRE
LITTLE HORSECROFT FARM
HINTON ROAD
WELLOW BATH
BA2 8QF

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 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

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

Other requirements

  • There is no accommodation so please make sure you can get there and back daily before applying .
  • Livery for own horse is possible .

About this employer

We’re here to offer a livery service to suit your needs. With various options to suit every owner (and every horse!), our livery yard is easily accessible from Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area. Our friendly and experienced team are here to make the livery experience work for you. From Working and DIY through to Part and Full Livery, our flexible service is designed around your lifestyle.

http://www.wellowtrekking.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship or the option of full time employment at the end of the apprenticeship will be available to the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Openshaw

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

07749577150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032754.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026