Event Groom Apprentice - Bedford, United Kingdom - KEITS Training Services Ltd

KEITS Training Services Ltd

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Bedford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice groom for international event yard.

Chance to join professional and successful team in a serious but fun environment.

Learn the general day to day smooth running of the busy competition yard with horses ranging from foals to 5*.

General Yard Duties to include but not limited to;

Mucking out
Feeding
Turning out etc
Maintaining the facilities
Hacking
Ground Work
Helping with some Backing.
Preparing for & Grooming at National & International Competitions. Sole Charge of Yard at times.

Great Opportunities for the right person who is hard working, enthusiastic and reliable. Tuition & competition with own horse possible and onsite accommodation available.

Desired Skills & Qualities

Must have a Love of Horses, be Willing to Learn and Part of a Team.
Capable of handling fit competition horses and exuberant youngsters.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain and turn out to highest standards.
Reliable, honest and hard working with a good sense of humour and desire to learn.
Driver with own transport preferable.

Desired Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in Grade c/4 in maths and English desirable but not essential.
Applicants must not already hold a level 2 in equine.

Expected Career Progression

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.

Things to consider

KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise
There is no accommodation on site so own transport or means to commute to work is required.
Non Smoking Position

Job Type:
Apprenticeship

Salary:
£6.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule: