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

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.

Training:
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

Training Outcome:

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

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
8am to 5pm, 1-hour for lunch 1pm - 2pm, 5-days a week including one weekend day. Days to be confirmed.

Skills:
Team working,Previous Equine Experience,Committed,Enthusiastic