Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to work in the beautiful Kent countryside at a very successful Riding School and livery yard. Trenley Park boasts excellent facilities, they are both BHS and council licensed, and this position would really suit someone looking to do their teaching exams alongside their apprenticeship.
Wage
£13,741 a year
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working hours will be between 30-40 per week, over 4 days to include 1 weekend day per week. Exact shift pattern to be discussed with employer.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The successful candidate can expect to be carrying out daily tasks, such as:
* All general horse care
* Mucking out
* Sweeping
* Clipping
* Trimming
* Feeding
* Lunging
* Grooming
* Tacking up
* Turning in and out
* Picking out feet
* Cleaning up fields
* Riding available for right candidate and help with BHS exams
Where you’ll work
THE OLD WOODYARD
THE WOODS
STODMARSH ROAD
CANTERBURY
CT3 4AR
Training
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.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* L2 Equine groom Apprenticeship Standard
* Training will be conducted at the employer's premises, supported by the employer, and delivered by Haddon Training
More training information
* 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.
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
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Passion for horses
Other requirements
There is no accommodation available with this position, and it is not accessible via public transport, so please make sure you can get yourself to and from the location everyday before you apply. There is the possibility of livery for your own horse for the right candidate.