Equine Groom Apprenticeship (New Hatches Livery Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre)
BRIAN JOHN NAYLOR & BRONWEN FRANCES NAYLOR
HIGH WYCOMBE (HP15 6DS)
Closes on Tuesday 16 September 2025
Posted on 12 August 2025
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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
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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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
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Monday 22 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- 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
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.
Training provider
KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
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Training schedule
- 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
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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 employer
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 VAC1000336808.
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Closes on Tuesday 16 September 2025
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