Equine Apprentice

The 5* facilities near Heathfield which are covered by 24 hour cctv include:

- A large, airy American Barn, each horse has its own front and back top door.
- A covered 5-horse walker
- A separate surfaced and enclosed lunge pen
- A 500m x 1.5m sand trot/canter track
- Individual turnout paddocks - Secure alarmed tack rooms, solarium and wash bay
- Excellent off-road hacking
- A 25 x 60m wax surfaced school with dressage boards, show jumps, XC type fences.
- A solarium wash bay perfect for washing down and keeping the horses clean and tidy.

A small team of experienced staff ensure that all the horses at Downgate Farm receive the best care possible. In addition to this, Cindy has access to the very best vets and farriers in the country, so along with 24-hour on-site supervision you can relax knowing your horse is in safe hands.

Duties include:

- Mucking out
- Yard duties
- Turning out
- Tacking up
- Assisting at competitions
- Feeding
- Assisting with young stock
- Handling and care of competition horses
- Helping with Livery clients/ horses

**Desired skills**
- Good customer service skills are needed

**Personal qualities**
- Team player
- Reliable
- Ambitious
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Driven

**Desired qualifications**
- English and maths GCSE’s, or equivalents, are desired.
- If applicants already hold a level 1 in horse care is desired.
- Applicants _**must not**_already hold a level 2 or higher in Horse Care to be eligible.

**Future prospects**
- Potential for an advanced apprenticeship with this employer.

**Things to consider**
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- Fantastic facilities at a lovely quiet and friendly yard
- Applicants who are successful for an interview will be notified after the closing date. As our apprenticeships are incredibly popular, we cannot always give feedback.

**Training**
- 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 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
- The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

Pay: From £6.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: heathfield equine