Senior Equine Race Groom Apprentice - Charlie Hills Racing

All general yard duties: 

Mucking out/keeping yard tidy Filling hay nets/water buckets  Feeding/grooming  Riding for the suitable/experienced candidate  Accompanying horses to races here and abroad.

Training:
Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Training Outcome:
Progression to a higher apprenticeship  Possibility of full-time employment 

Employer Description:
As part of the Hills dynasty created by his father Barry, Charlie has spent his entire life immersed in horse racing. After leaving school he went to work in Australia for Colin & Peter Hayes. On his return to the UK he then spent two years with James Fanshawe as assistant Trainer. On returning home the rest of his education was spent working under his father before taking over the licence in August 2011. Faringdon Place welcomes a range of owners from those who have shares in syndicates to full ownership, and everything in between. Charlie is married to Philippa, and they have two racing mad sons James and Eddie who keep a very close eye on what’s going on.

Working Hours :
Its 40 hours, to include alternate weekends with an afternoon off during the week, it is split shifts, hours to be discussed with employer.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness