Equine Groom Apprentice Level 2

4 weeks ago


Witney, United Kingdom KEITS Training Services Ltd Full time

We are a family run business that comprises of racing and a competition and schooling set in the beautiful Cotswolds in the heart of Oxfordshire We have high level facilities including indoor arena, walker and 34 stables. It is a fun and fast paces yard with lots of offer. Accommodation and livery can be provided for the apprentice.

Duties will include:

- Routine yard and field duties, mucking out, field and yard maintenance, watering, feeding, tidying, cleaning.
- Handling horses: turning out and bringing in from the fields, taking on and off the horse walker, washing off, grooming, tacking up.
- Handling tack and equipment, rugging up, cleaning tack.
- Assisting, as required, during sports science specialists’ visits eg vet, farrier, physio & dentist.
- Working with professionals visiting the yard - who all play a vital role in the horses development.
- Assisting with competition preparation and travelling.
- Opportunities to groom and attend competitions and events throughout the year.
- Riding duties will depend on applicant. This will to be discussed at interview, but for the right person there could be lots of opportunity to ride.

**Desired Skills & Qualities**
- Kind & caring.
- Conscientious & dedicated.
- Honest & reliable.
- Loyal & trustworthy.
- Punctual and good time keeping.
- Self-motivated, able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Positive & enthusiastic

**Qualifications**:

- Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in Horse Care to be eligible for a level 2 apprenticeship
- Applicants who already hold a level 2 in Horse Care will be considered for a level 3 advanced position should they have good experience with horses.

**Future Prospects**:

- Groom at competitions.
- Head of yard.

**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.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

**Thing 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.
- **Own horse welcome.**:

- **Accommodation can be provided.**:

- Lovely setting
- Friendly caring team

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £4.81 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Witney: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 06/03/2023
Reference ID: Equine Groom - Oxfordshire OX29 9NT



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