Summary
Westfield Equestrian are looking for an apprentice to join their friendly team. The position will include general yard duties i.e. mucking out, turning out/in, riding & exercise. Would suit someone looking for a career in the equine industry.
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
5 days a week to include one weekend day on a shift rota pattern. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Start date
Sunday 1 June 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 aspects of horse care e.g.
* Grooming
* Mucking out
* Trimming and clipping
* Plaiting
* Lunging and riding
* Health care
* Feeding
* Assisting with customer care and experience
* Functional Skills if required
Where you’ll work
WESTFIELD FARM
HILLSIDE
ODIHAM
HOOK
RG29 1HX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* This is a 100% work-based learning apprenticeship of which the successful candidate will be awarded the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship
* There is scope for either the riding or non-riding pathway to be chosen and this will be discussed at interview
* Enrolling on to an apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment
* To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
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
* Customer care skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Due to the rural location of this apprenticeship, you must be able to get to work reliably, there are no public transport stops near by. There is no accommodation available. Also, due to the nature of this role, you must be happy to work outdoors in all weathers.