Equine Groom Apprentice

Accredited Trainer and BHS Senior Coach. Have trained many for the equestrian industry for the past 30 + years. We are a small competition livery yard with foaling facilities. We have quality horses and some youngsters which we train ready for competition. Currently we have 1 resident stallion.

A fantastic opportunity to learn the skill required to start a career in the equine industry.

Duties will include but not limited to;
- muck out
- prepare feeds,
- sweep the yard
- tidy the muck heap
- clean tack
- groom horses and wash tails etc.

All of these tasks will be under instruction until you are competent to work alone. There will be opportunities to ride if you are confident to do so. You will receive thorough training on all aspects of equestrian yard work. You should wear suitable clothing and PPE must be adhered to.

There will also be opportunities to complete BHS exams alongside other students.

**Desired Skills & Qualities**
- Confident around horses
- Able to follow instruction
- Pride in doing your job well
- Pride in learner
- Good work ethic.
- Pride in appearance - well turned out

**Desired Qualifications**
- Ideally some pony club test or equine experience would be helpful.

**Future prospects**
- Possibility of full time work at the end of training or assistance in finding a good position.

**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 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.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
- Training towards BHS Stage Exams and Ride Safe.

**Things to consider**
- KEITS Ltd reserves the right to close the advert earlier than advertised, should the need arise.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £144.30 per week

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Great Missenden, HP16: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: TS Sports Horses L2 HC