Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprentice

Fiona is an international event rider who is ranked in the top 100 BE rides. She competes and produces horses up to 5* level as well as running a livery yard that offers a wealth of experience for the horses stabled there. Ponds equestrian has FANTASTIC FACILITIES and offers clients a wide range of livery options, from hacking to competition goals.

A fantastic position has become available at one of Surrey’s best livery and event yards. We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our team. These is a great working atmosphere with good hours and flexible time off as well as opportunities to learn and develop within the industry.

Duties will include but not limited to;

• stable and field management
• equine nutrition
• yard maintenance
• exercising horses
• clean tack and equipment
• grooming for shows
• dealing with visits from professionals
• customer service and livery queries

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Applicants MIUST be confident around horses and have prior experience with them as this is an ADVANCED apprenticeship
• Able to follow instruction
• Pride in doing your job well
• Pride in learning
• Good work ethic
• Team player
• Reliable and trustworthy

Desired Qualifications

• Ideally someone who already holds a level 2 in horse care.
• Driving Licence is required is using off site accommodation due to rural location and no public transport.

Future prospects

• Possibility of full time work at the end of training, our first apprentice never left!

Training Provided

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 3Equine Groom apprenticeship.
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Things to consider

• KEITS Ltd reserves the right to close the advert earlier than advertised, should the need arise.
• AMAZING hacking in the Surrey Hills.
• Driving Licence is required is using off site accommodation due to rural location and no public transport.
• Fantastic facilities
• Sadly, we have no space for an apprentice’s horse, however there is a lovely livery yard just up the road that may have livery options for a horse should the apprentice need this.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £6.40 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: advanced equine apprentice groom - surrey