Summary
An incredible opportunity to work for an International 5* Event rider. The successful candidate will gain experience grooming nationally at British Eventing classes and will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
The successful candidate should expect to be working 40 hours per week, spread across 5 days and to include 1 weekend day every week. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 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
* Clipping
* Feeding
* Lunging
* Grooming
National travel should be expected.
Where you’ll work
The Node
Mansells Lane
Codicote
Hertfordshire
SG4 8TJ
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
* Training will be conducted at the employer's premises, supported by the employer, and delivered by Haddon Training
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
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
The ideal candidate would be an already established rider able to support the exercising of the horses. However we are able to cater for a non-rider. You must be capable at handling horses as the majority are competition horses. This position is for over 18's and all applicants need to either have own transport or be able to be dropped off and picked up as this is a rural location with no near public transport. Livery for own horse is available.