Summary
Harling Wood Stud in Thetford are looking for a new member of staff to add to their team, boasting some of the finest facilities along with first class service in their livery and equestrian wellness centre. You would be working with top class competition horses and ones needing rehabilitation.
Wage
£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
Working days will be Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, split shifts 7.30am to 12.30pm and then 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 2025
Duration
1 year
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
All general yard duties to include:
* Mucking out
* Turning out and bringing in
* Field maintenance
* Grooming, tacking up
* Possibility of riding for right candidate
Where you’ll work
Harling Wood Stud
Brettenham Road, Shadwell
Thetford
IP24 2RU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
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.
More training information
* A Level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of your apprenticeship
* All training will take place within the workplace
* Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 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
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* passion for horses
Other requirements
There is no accommodation available with this role so you will need to be able to get yourself to and from work at the required times. There is the possibility of livery for your own horse .