Equine Groom Apprentice

Tunstall is offering a new apprenticeship opportunity for someone who is keen and willing to learn and develop their skills and knowledge to prepare them for a career in the equestrian industry. You will not only be involved in daily yard activities, but also the training and exercising of competition and young horses.

Some duties will include but not be limited to:

- Feeding and turning in/out of horses
- Stable management and maintenance
- Grooming and show preparation
- Exercising, including hacking & schooling

**Desired skills and Qualities**
- Customer service skills are desired with good communication.
- Reliable with good time management skills.
- The applicant needs to work well within a team but also use their own initiative.
- A keen interest in a high standard or work is essential along with producing high quality competition horses.

**Desired qualifications**
- Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in a horse care related qualification to be eligible and considered for this apprenticeship.
- GCSEs, or equivalent, in maths and English are desirable

**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 onsite visits throughout the apprenticeship.

**Future prospects**

**Things to consider**
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
- **A level 3 Senior Equine Groom would be considered if you already hold a level 2 in Equine or have a higher level of equine experience.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £192.40 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Woodbridge, IP12 2JY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Tunstall l2 hc poss l3