Equine Apprentice

We are a busy livery yard with over 120 acres of on site safe hacking. We also have a floodlit indoor school and ALL year turnout, so we are the home of many happy horses. We are seeking a new apprentice to join our team and learn all aspects of horse care perfect to propel them into a future career with horses

This Equine Groom Apprenticeship position is open to someone who is passionate about the highest care of horses, good at working in a team and who would like to learn more about the managerial role in the equestrian industry.

Jobs to include but not limited to:

- Feeding horses & providing water
- Organise schedule for the day
- Turn out & muck out
- Grooming & tacking up
- Washing off
- Tack cleaning
- Making feeds & hay nets
- Washing saddle pads,
- Leading & teaching
- Sweeping & tidying yard

**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 horses is essential

**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
- Possibility for continuing onto a level 3 advanced apprenticeship once completed.

**Future prospects**
- This apprenticeship is perfect for those looking to be yard managers, equine grooms, professional riders or start a career with horses.

**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.

**Things to consider**
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- Lovely friendly and welcoming team

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

**Salary**: From £6.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person