Are you passionate about horses? Have you always dreamed of working in the equine industry? If so, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client is seeking a Level 2 or Level 3 Equine Groom apprentice to join their team. This position follows the non-riding pathway of the equine apprenticeship qualification. The successful candidate will handle general yard duties, such as mucking out, feeding, turning out, and tacking up horses a for customer use. You will also assist the Yard Manager in the daily operations of the livery yard, which currently houses 35 horses, and provide support to customers as needed.

This is a great opportunity to further your development while working towards a qualification.

Responsibilities for an Equine groom apprentice

• Fully participate in regular ongoing training towards a Level 2 Equine Groom qualification. Commit to individual learning progress as per Next Step Apprenticeships Training’s guidelines and ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.
• Undertake all aspects of general yard duties to include mucking out, bedding down, turning out, bringing in, feeding, tacking up, rug changing and tack cleaning. All under supervision.
• Hold horses and ponies, when required, for the Vet, Farrier and Dentist to undertake their services effectively and efficiently, ensuring horse welfare is taken into consideration.
• Attend the Daily Management Meeting with the Yard Manager to discuss the day’s activities and to raise any concerns
• Bring horse and ponies in from the fields, groom and tack up ready for the day’s activities, ensuring horse welfare is checked and all tack is checked for damage and wear. Report any issues to the Yard Manager
• Daily checks of all stabled and field horses, ensuring any welfare concerns are raised with the Yard Manager. Field checks to be completed to establish if any hay replenishment is required.
• Sweep yard and tidy all areas that horses have occupied. Clean tack rooms, office and toilet facilities, ensuring any damage or replenishment of supplies is reported to the Yard Manager

Skills / Experience

• Organisational skills
• Methodical
• Experience handling horses and being around horses
• Strong customer facing attitude
• Ability to prioritise work loads
• Confidence & maturity
• Positive, friendly and welcoming attitude
• Proactive
• Communicate effectively with a range of people.

Qualifications

• Minium: GCSE (grade A- C) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent

Prospects

• Potential opportunity to go into a permanent based role once you have completed the apprenticeship

Benefits

• If you have your own horse, free livery is provided, and you’ll only need to cover the cost of bedding.
• Additionally, on-site accommodation is available in a mobile home for £65 per week, which would be deducted from your salary.

Job Title: Equine Groom

Apprenticeship: Equine Groom Level 2 or Level 3

Location: Hampshire ( Due to location will need access to a vehicle)

Salary: £6.40 – £7.50 per hour ( Negotiable depending on experience)

Full time: 40hrs per week across 5 days including weekends

For more information about this Equine Groom Apprentice role please contact Frankie Denahy at Next Step Apprenticeships.