Equine Groom Apprenticeship (New Hatches Livery Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre)

BRIAN JOHN NAYLOR & BRONWEN FRANCES NAYLOR

HIGH WYCOMBE (HP15 6DS)

Closes in 27 days (Thursday 19 June 2025)

Posted on 19 May 2025


Summary

New Hatches Livery Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre are a well-established family run business offering learners the unique opportunity of a variety of experience from general yard duties, stable management, working alongside vets and other professionals with rehabilitation and fitness cases, stud work and training on our saltwater treadmill.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
8am to 5pm, 1-hour for lunch 1pm - 2pm, 5-days a week including one weekend day. Days to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 June 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

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice who is looking to further their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside our current team handling and caring for our horses.

A high standard of care and attention to detail will be expected to maintain the company image we pride ourselves on. Plus, on site accommodation if required.

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hard-working team at this livery and rehabilitation yard. You will have opportunities to work alongside vets and other professionals with rehabilitation and fitness cases, stud work and training on our saltwater treadmill Within the role the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship and may progress to a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship.

Where you'll work

NEW HATCHES
HATCHES LANE
GREAT KINGSHILL
HIGH WYCOMBE
HP15 6DS

Training

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

College or training organisation

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

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Your training plan

  • 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 Standard
  • Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to completion of their Apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade C or 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

  • Team working
  • Previous Equine Experience
  • Committed
  • Enthusiastic

Other requirements

The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and onsite visits throughout the apprenticeship. The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

About this company

New Hatches Livery Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre are a well established family run livery and rehabilitation centre offering learners the unique opportunity of a variety of experience from general yard duties, stable management, working along side vets and other professionals with rehabilitation and fitness cases, stud work and training on our salt water treadmill.

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity to move onto a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship should the position be available for a suitable candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000213688.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Thursday 19 June 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

You may not hear if you are successful in an interview until after the closing date. Due to the popularity of our vacancies, unsuccessful candidates may not be notified.