Summary
Jayroc Stables are looking for a new member to join their team. They are predominantly a Carriage driving yard competitively and for pleasure, but they also hack jump and school the horses, This is a excellent and rare opportunity to learn all about carriage driving from a top driver Russell Hand.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
Working hours will be 8am till 4pm and will include some weekend work. Exact working pattern to be discussed with the employer.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
Duration
1 year
Positions available
2
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
All general Yard duties to include:
* Mucking out, sweeping yard
* Filling haynets / water buckets
* Turning horses in and out / rugging up.
* Putting horses on and off the horse walker
* Tacking up for driving as well as ridden.
* Riding available for the successful candidate.
Where you’ll work
Jayroc Stables
Shawbury Heath
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4EA
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
* 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
* L2 Equine groom Apprenticeship Standard
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
* Presentation skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Passion for working with horse
Other requirements
You must be confident dealing with big, fit competition horses, this yard is accessible by train and bus although there is a short walk from the bus stop to the yard, so please make sure you have looked into where the yard is and how you would get there everyday before applying.