Summary
Brampton Stables are offering an apprenticeship position for someone to join their skilled team. Some basic equine experience is required for this role, the skilled team at Brampton will help you further develop your knowledge, as well as offering BHS stages and additional training, such as safeguarding and first aid, if desired.
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
Tuesday - Saturday, Shifts to be announced.
40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Duration
1 year 3 months
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
Brampton Stables are a busy riding school and are looking for an apprentice to come and work alongside the existing team, carrying out general yard duties, which include:
* Mucking out
* Tacking up
* Feeding
Where you’ll work
BRAMPTON STABLES
STABLE LANE
CHURCH BRAMPTON
NORTHAMPTON
NN6 8BH
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
Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
* 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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Livery for your own horse may be possible but unfortunately, there is no accommodation available, so please make sure you can get yourself to and from the location daily before applying. This position is for 18 and under.