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Team Chapman Equestrian are looking for a level 2 or level 3 apprentice in conjunction with East Durham College. We are a busy livery and competition yard. We have a lot of owner's horses with us so high standards are essential. We are located near Richmond/Catterick. Varied work working on a competition yard.
General Yard Duties:
Muck out
Turn out / bring in
Feeding
Filling haynets
Rug changing
Holding for the Vet, Farrier, Physio and Dentist
Grooming
Tacking up
Competition Prep
Field Maintenance
Lungeing
Riding - for the right person
Essential qualities;
Transport to and from the Yard (not on public transport route)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Trustworthy and reliable
Calm in a crisis
Quick to learn
Someone who shows initiative
Committed to horse care and welfare
Trial period essential to help find the right member for our team.Experience around horses is requiredTraining:The successful candidate will complete Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered in the workplace, with a tutor visiting once a month. The only times you would be required to attend college would be if you have any Maths and English functional skills to complete.
Maths and English classes would be weekly until the exams are passed. If you hold either GCSE grade 4 or above, or a level 2 in maths and English, you will not be required to do these again. Training Outcome:Upon completion of the apprenticeship there is the possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications for the right person. Employer Description:Team Chapman Equestrian is based near Richmond, North Yorkshire. The yard is conveniently located within easy reach of the A1.
We have been an established professional dressage yard for more than 10 years. With high expectations and huge ambition, Melissa Chapman (one of the most committed and dedicated equestrian talents in the UK) enjoys running her own private and professional dressage yard.Working Hours :Working hours may vary, you will work 4 days out of 7, 8am - 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
The apprentice will support everyday yard duties including:
Mucking out grooms
Tacking up for lessons
Filling up (tack, feed etc.)
Grooming horses
Clipping as required
Training: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 who will visit every 4-6 weeks.Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full time employment on completion
Employer Description:New Hill House Riding School is a well‑established riding school and equestrian centre based in Formby, Liverpool, offering horse riding lessons and yard services for riders of all levels. The school is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where both beginners and experienced riders can enjoy quality instruction in beautiful surroundings. Riders benefit from professional coaching, well‑maintained horses, and a variety of activities including beach and countryside hacks as well as lesson programmes tailored to individual ability. The school prides itself on its caring approach to horse welfare and its reputation as a top choice for equestrian enthusiasts in the local area.Working Hours :Working hours are between Monday– Friday 8 am– 12 pm, or Saturday 8 am– 2 pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion to work with horses....Read more...
All general yard duties to include :
Mucking out / keeping yard tidy
Grooming / tacking up
Filling haynets / water buckets
Feeding
Leading horses and assisting with lessons
Riding available for right candidate
Training:
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.
Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or other training courses with the RDA and BHS.
Employer Description:Our StoryThe Future201920131995Our belief that ‘horses make the difference’ underpins all that we do.
It is a testament to the entire Cavalier Centre community of volunteers, staff, trustees, participants and supporters that the Centre continues to grow and develop, despite a few difficult years. Our ambition is to improve even more lives through activities based around our incredible team of horses and ponies, increase our work with volunteers, partners and supporters to benefit the community and become a centre of excellence for wellbeing and equestrianism to be enjoyed by all.Working Hours :Hours are 35 per week over 5 days, to include 1 weekend day per week, however these are flexible for the right candidate.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
In this development role, you will work closely with other yard colleagues, mentors and managers to achieve the Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 apprenticeship (Material Handler pathway) in partnership with Sunderland College. Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old and have a valid UK driving licence to apply for this opportunity.
You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations to come- playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net-zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You truly will be making the world a better place to live for the next generation.
This role is bursting with opportunity for the right person. As a General Yard Operative, you will develop fundamental knowledge, skills and expertise throughout your career. We will support you with all the training you need to be successful, such as upskilling you to operate our plant machinery. So, with the right attitude this will give you the opportunity to progress your career.
Assessment Day - Wednesday 10th June 2026 at our Blaydon site
Salary: £21,364.20 per annum
What You Will Be Doing:
This role has a variety of responsibilities to keep you busy throughout the day.
Receipt, loading, unloading, processing, stocking, retrieval and dispatch of material using mobile plant.
Ensuring that material value is preserved through quality control and careful handling to avoid damage.
Assisting customers and colleagues at the Weighbridge and across the depot.
Learning the operation of various items of plant machinery in a safe manner.
Conducting regular checks on machinery and work areas, including the reporting of any problems.
Ensuring strict adherence to the company's health & safety and environmental policies.
Recognising and understanding the grading of ferrous and non-ferrous material.
Developing your commercial awareness, maintaining customers and bringing new customers into the depot.
About You:
If you’ve got a ‘can do’ attitude, you’re a good team player, you enjoy being ‘hands-on’, you have great customer service skills, and you enjoy working outdoors in all conditions in an industrial environment- then this role could be right up your street!Training:Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative.Training Outcome:Excellent opportunities for progression once the apprenticeship is complete, via higher level apprenticeships or into different roles within the Yard Operative teams. Employer Description:EMR GROUP LTD is a global leader in sustainable materials with physical operations in the UK, USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Our core business is the recycling of metal and plastics from a range of public, commercial and industrial waste streams. Our recycling activities generate around 10 million tonnes of sustainable materials every year, saving over 10 million tonnes of CO2. Our mission is to have great people serving our customers with dependable recycling solutions. EMR is still privately owned, with family values at its core. It’s a place where we care about our people, our customers, our workplace and our communities. We offer diverse and exciting career opportunities where individuals can make a difference and are recognised and rewarded for their hard work.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Business Administration:
Handling incoming calls, emails, and face to face enquiries in a professional manner
Inputting and updating customer information, orders, and stock data
Supporting with filing, document management, and general admin tasks
Preparing reports, quotes, and sales documents as needed
Maintaining a clean and organised office environment
SaleSupport (Timber Products):
Assisting trade and retail customers in person, over the phone, and via email
Learning about our range of timber products to support customer enquiries
Helping to generate quotes and process sales orders accurately
Liaising with the yard team to ensure efficient order picking and stock movement
Updating product knowledge and promotions
Supporting marketing or showroom displays where applicable
Training Outcome:Potential for long-term employment on successful completion of the apprenticeshipEmployer Description:M H Southern & Company Ltd is a long-established, family-run timber merchant supplying a wide range of timber and sheet materials to both trade and retail customers across the North of England and into the Scottish Borders and beyond. We pride ourselves on expert product knowledge, excellent customer service, and traditional values with a modern approach. Working Hours :Mon-Thurs 08:00-16:30
Friday: 08:00 – 15:30Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
A chance to join a fun but high performing team with considerable depth and breadth of experience, working with International competition horses and offering horse rehabilitation servic.
Recruiting for a caring individual who is seeking to start a career working with horses. The individual will be keen to learn and enjoy dealing with a wide range of horses.
As a team they have a lot of fun so a sense of humour is essential but they also work hard. Your day to day activities will include:
Feeding
Loading the horse walker
Turning out/In
Changing rugs
Washing feed bowls
Mucking out
Customer service to internal and external members
Training: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. Training Outcome:
Possibility of progression to Level 3 Senior Groom
Possibility of employment after apprenticeship completed
Employer Description:Top class yard, working with horses competing at international level. A fantastic reputation for rehabbing horses after injury.Working Hours :5 days a week, 7.30am - 5.00pm, with a breakfast and lunch break.
Due to the nature of the sector some weekend work will be required.Skills: Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
The position is for a confident Level 2 OR 3 apprentice looking to progress their career in the stud industry and develop their knowledge and understanding of running a stud of race horses.
The role involves:
Leading and handling foals, youngstock, broodmares and stallions
Supporting vet and farrier visits
General yard duties, including but not limited to:
Turning out, bringing in
Grooming
Tacking up
Stable and field maintenance
Please note, this is a breeding pathway, not a riding pathway.Training:
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
Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
Possibility of full time employment for the right candidate
Employer Description:Tweenhills Stud Farm is the home of Qatar Racing Stallions, with over 200 horses and state of the art facilities.
“Our ambition is to be one of the top stallion farms in Europe. In recent years we have made significant investment in our horses, facilities, land and most importantly, team. "We raise horses naturally on the greatest stock rearing land and, with our Group 1-winning and producing stallions, we are uniquely positioned to realise our clients aspirations on the racecourse and in the sales ring.”Working Hours :Level 2 Equine Groom= 12-15 months.
Level 3 Senior Equine Groom= 15-18 months.
Rota of 5 days p/week including every other weekend, 7.00am - 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Horse handling....Read more...
To assist in the day-to-day operations of a busy Builders Merchant Branch
Ensuring the retail and yard departments operate to a high standard of customer service and safe working environment
Providing high standards of customer service at all times in all areas of the branch
Gate person responsibility - minimising stock losses by monitoring vehicles leaving the site and checking customer vehicles before they leave, if necessary
Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or with a forklift truck (provided you are trained to do so)
Sorting and grading stock
Moving stock to storage areas
Picking and packing orders and fulfilling online orders
Replenishing shelves
Keeping work areas clean and tidy
Any other duties deemed as reasonable within the scope of the job role
Training:
Functional Skills
Work Based Learning
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2
Training Outcome:Progression onto full-time employment.Employer Description:With over 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service, and knowledge you can rely on.
Now the UK’s largest privately‑owned timber company, our origins can be traced back to 1840 when we commenced trading as Hudson & Co. Over the years the Howarth Timber Group has expanded from a one‑man company to an employer of more than 1,000 people specialists who know the industry inside out. We take great pride in our teams of local experts serving our local communities.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, 30-minutes lunchSkills: Team working,Great Work Ethic,Punctual,Ambitious for Progression,Good Numeracy....Read more...
To assist in the day-to-day operations of a busy Builders Merchant Branch.
Ensuring the retail and yard departments operate to a high standard of customer service and a safe working environment.
Providing high standards of customer service at all times in all areas of the branch.
Gate person responsibility - minimising stock losses by monitoring vehicles leaving the site and checking customer vehicles before they leave, if necessary.
Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or with a forklift truck (provided you are trained to do so).
Sorting and grading stock.
Moving stock to storage areas.
Picking and packing orders and fulfilling online orders.
Replenishing shelves.
Keeping work areas clean and tidy.
Any other duties deemed as reasonable within the scope of the job role.
Training:
Functional Skills.
Work-Based Learning.
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative.
Training Outcome:Progression onto full-time employment.Employer Description:With over 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service, and knowledge you can rely on.
Now the UK’s largest privately‑owned timber company, our origins can be traced back to 1840 when we commenced trading as Hudson & Co. Over the years the Howarth Timber Group has expanded from a one‑man company to an employer of more than 1,000 people specialists who know the industry inside out. We take great pride in our teams of local experts serving our local communities.Working Hours :Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, 30 minutes lunch.Skills: Team working,Great Work Ethic,Punctual,Ambitious for Progression....Read more...
Title: Commercial / Industrial Electrician – 3 Nights Away, Home Thursday NightTypical earnings around £4,400 per month based on 50 hours per week.Smart Power are looking for a fully qualified electrician to join the business in a permanent full-time role.This position focuses on commercial and industrial installation work across mainland UK. A lot of our work takes place in automotive workshop environments, but the role is not limited to that. What it does involve is organised installation work, working away during the week, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things properly.We prefer to be clear about what the role involves so applicants understand the environment and expectations from the start.The working patternMost weeks follow the same structure:
Travel Monday morningAway Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nightHome Thursday night
That means 3 nights away most weeks, not 4.Across Monday to Thursday you will typically work around 50 hours, which creates strong earning potential while still getting you home for a 3 day weekend. Engineers typically achieve around 50 hours across the first four days of the week, which is how the strong monthly earnings are generated.Friday is normally a rest day. Occasionally there may be the option of local work, but this is entirely optional.Pay and package
£18.50 per hour basic rate (JIB rate)Higher starting rate available for electricians holding 2391 / Approved Electrician status (typically starting from £20 per hour)Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hoursTypical gross monthly earnings around £4,400 based on a 50-hour week£20 per night away allowanceAccommodation arranged and paid by the office – usually Airbnb style where possible, or Premier Inn / Travelodge if unavailable.Company van providedHoliday pay calculated using average earnings including overtime
Pay progression is linked to performance, output and reliability, with reviews during probation at: 30 days, 3 months, 6 months followed annually. Strong performers quickly progress beyond starting rates.Travel and accommodationWhen working away, time is recorded from the Smart Power yard in Cottingham. Engineers clock on when leaving the yard Monday morning and clock off/on when arriving/leaving digs, and again when returning to the yard at the end of the week.The roleYou will be carrying out commercial and industrial electrical installation work as part of our installation side of the business.Typical work includes:
Electrical installations linked to specialist equipmentPower supplies and connectionsContainment and wiringWorking in active commercial environments where planning and organisation are importantLeading a junior electrician / mate on site
Initially you will work alongside one of our existing lead engineers to learn how we operate before moving into your own team. Moving on to a lead role of a small team of your own, normally working with a junior engineer.You will be joining the business as an additional team alongside three existing installation teams, typically working on different projects across the UK.How we workWe understand that electricians get frustrated with badly organised jobs where materials are missing and engineers are left sorting everything out themselves. We work hard to avoid that - Our aim is to keep projects organised so engineers can focus on the installation work.That includes:
Materials organised by the office before the jobAccounts with all major wholesalersCompany credit card provided for site purchases where requiredLead engineers provided with a work tabletJob information handled digitally and accessible when needed
We expect high standards, but we also make sure engineers are supported.Minimum requirementsApplicants must meet the following:
Fully qualified electricianNVQ Level 3 and AM2 completed and 18th EditionFull UK driving licenceMinimum 1 year experience working as the lead qualified electrician on siteExperience supervising or leading a teamCommercial or industrial installation experienceWillingness to work away Monday to Thursday most weeks
Who this role suitsThis role suits electricians who:
Enjoy installation work rather than reactive domestic jobsAre comfortable leading on siteAre happy working away during the weekWant strong earning potentialWant to join a growing business and build a long-term roleWho wants to grow with the business – long term, not just move between short-term jobs.
We run a supportive environment rather than an authoritarian one - we expect people to take pride in their work and we make sure engineers have the structure and support to do that.ApplyWe are not waiting for a closing date.The sooner the right person applies, the sooner we can get them started. We already have a van ready to go.If you are a qualified electrician with commercial or industrial experience and the travel pattern suits you, we would like to hear from you. Keywords:Commercial ElectricianIndustrial ElectricianInstallation ElectricianElectrical InstallationNVQ Level 3 Electrician INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
