Job Title: Customer Service Apprentice
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Customer Service
Location: Albourne
Salary: £18,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 5:30pm
A fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business as a Customer Service Apprentice. You’ll gain hands-on experience across customer service, administration and operations while working towards a recognised Level 3 qualification.
Benefits
- Level 3 Customer Service qualification
- Dedicated training and mentoring
- Real responsibilities from day one
- Career progression opportunities
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisation and attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Positive, proactive and motivated attitude
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous customer service, administration or office experience would be advantageous
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Respond to customer enquiries by phone, email and online
- Provide excellent customer service and support
- Assist with data entry, filing, scheduling and general administration
- Liaise with customers, colleagues and internal teams
- Help identify ways to improve processes and efficiency
- Support wider operational tasks across the business
Apprenticeship Information
You will complete a Level 3 Customer Service Apprenticeship, combining practical workplace experience with structured training and development.
Prospects
There may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent role following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
APPLY HERE or for further information please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769.
Job Features
| Job Category | Customer Service |
| Hours | Mon - Fri, 8:45am - 5:30pm |
| Salary | £18,000 per annum |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Support Apprentice to join an established business. This is a great opportunity for someone organised, professional and keen to develop a career within HR and Compliance.
Benefits
- Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
- Hands-on HR and Compliance experience
- Training and ongoing development
- Opportunity to build a long-term career
Requirements
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Confident written and verbal communication
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Professional approach to confidential information
- Positive, reliable and keen to learn
- Previous administration experience would be beneficial
Responsibilities
- Maintain employee records and HR systems
- Support recruitment and new starter onboarding
- Prepare contracts, offer letters and induction documents
- Maintain compliance records and training trackers
- Support audits and monitor compliance deadlines
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
- Organise meetings, training and employee inductions
- Provide general HR and Compliance support
Apprenticeship Information
You will complete a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship, combining practical workplace experience with structured training and development.
APPLY HERE or, for further information, please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769.
Job Features
| Job Category | HR Assistant |
| Salary | £22,000 - £24,000 per annum |
| Hours | Full-time |
- Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship
- Two apprenticeship positions available
- Opportunity to progress towards Level 5
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities
- Supportive and established team environment
- Strong focus on staff development and retention
- 2 Years Service Award
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a growing Early Years setting
- Genuine passion for working with children and developing a career in Early Years
- Enthusiastic, positive and committed attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and willing to learn
- Able to work effectively as part of a close-knit team
- Interest in developing professionally and progressing within Early Years
- Candidates with interests in Outdoor Education, Music, Arts or STEM would be particularly welcomed
- Must be comfortable with the apprenticeship wage
- The setting is looking for candidates with the right attitude and long-term potential rather than simply focusing on existing qualifications
- Support the day-to-day care, learning and development of children
- Help create a safe, positive and engaging environment
- Assist with age-appropriate activities and learning experiences
- Support children's social, emotional and educational development
- Encourage children to explore, play and develop their independence
- Help prepare activities and learning areas
- Work closely with qualified Early Years Educators
- Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and Early Years procedures
- Participate in training and development alongside your apprenticeship
- Develop your knowledge and practical skills with the aim of progressing within Early Years
Job Features
| Job Category | Early Years Childcare |
| Hours | Full-time, 36 - 40 hours per week |
| Salary | £8.00 per hour |
- £20,000 – £23,000 per annum
- Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification
- Full-time Monday to Friday position
- Hands-on experience across marketing and business administration
- Opportunity to develop digital marketing, content and campaign skills
- Varied role with exposure across different areas of the business
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Potential opportunity to progress into a permanent role following completion of the apprenticeship
- 1–2 years’ digital marketing experience is highly desirable
- 1–2 years’ administration experience is highly desirable
- Genuine interest in developing a career within marketing
- Experience using social media platforms
- Some understanding of digital marketing and advertising best practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident and professional communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Good organisational and administrative skills
- Good working knowledge of Excel
- Comfortable working across a varied workload
- Proactive and willing to contribute ideas
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
- Support the development and delivery of multi-channel marketing campaigns
- Create engaging content for digital and social media channels
- Help plan and maintain social media content
- Assist with email marketing campaigns
- Produce marketing copy and creative assets
- Support campaigns designed to increase brand awareness, engagement and lead generation
- Monitor marketing campaign performance and help identify opportunities for improvement
- Carry out competitor and market research
- Support the creation of case studies and website content
- Assist with events and wider promotional activity
- Support marketing projects and content production
- Provide day-to-day administrative support across the business
- Respond to emails and general enquiries
- Maintain accurate records and internal information
- Update spreadsheets, documents and internal systems
- Prepare correspondence and supporting documentation
- Assist with organising meetings, appointments and activities
- Support colleagues with general administrative requirements
- Maintain organised digital records and files
- Help coordinate information across different areas of the business
- Provide additional administrative support as required
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- Off-the-job training completed during your normal paid working hours
- Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Job Features
| Job Category | Multi-Channel Marketer |
| Hours | Mon - Friday, Full-time |
| Salary | £20 - £23,000 per annum |
- £16,500 – £18,500 per annum
- Level 3 Customer Service Specialist qualification
- Full training and ongoing support
- Two apprenticeship positions available
- Convenient Crawley location close to the train station
- Hands-on experience across customer service, trade sales and warehouse operations
- Supportive and growing team environment
- Opportunities for career growth and skill development
- Team bonus potential, including monthly, quarterly and annual incentives
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee and store discounts
- Friendly and confident communication skills
- Genuine interest in customer service and sales
- Comfortable speaking with customers face-to-face, over the telephone and online
- Positive, reliable and motivated attitude
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email
- Good numerical skills
- Comfortable carrying out physical warehouse duties as part of the role
- Ability to remain calm and provide good service during busy periods
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience with building or roofline materials would be beneficial but is not essential as full training will be provided
- Previous customer service or sales experience would be beneficial but is not essential
- Able to reliably commute to Crawley
- Welcome and assist customers at the trade counter
- Build positive relationships with customers in person, over the telephone and online
- Respond to customer enquiries and help identify their requirements
- Develop product knowledge to provide helpful and accurate customer support
- Assist customers with product selection and general queries
- Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently
- Identify opportunities to support sales growth
- Learn how to provide excellent customer service throughout the customer journey
- Develop confidence communicating with both new and existing customers
- Support general trade counter activities
- Help maintain accurate customer and sales information
- Assist with loading and unloading stock and materials
- Help organise and maintain stock
- Support the team with stock checks and general warehouse activities
- Help ensure products and materials are stored correctly
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised trade counter and warehouse
- Work with colleagues to ensure stock is readily available for customers
- Support the smooth day-to-day running of the wider operation
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
- Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Job Features
| Job Category | Customer Service |
| Hours | Mon - Friday, Full-time |
| Salary | £16,500 - £18,500 per annum |
- £8.00 per hour
- Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday
- Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification
- Full training and ongoing support
- Hands-on experience across social media, video, photography and email marketing
- Opportunity to work across multiple products and brands
- Creative role where you will be encouraged to contribute your own ideas
- Opportunity to progress into a full-time marketing position following successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Genuine interest in marketing, social media and content creation
- Confident using social media and understanding what makes engaging content
- Comfortable appearing in and creating video content
- Interest in photography and video editing
- Creative with the confidence to suggest new ideas
- Interest in email marketing and digital campaigns
- Confident, positive and enthusiastic personality
- Happy, easy-going and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Proactive and comfortable taking initiative rather than always working from a fixed brief
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Willingness to learn and develop across different areas of marketing
- Create and edit engaging social media content including videos, photos and posts
- Help plan regular social media content showcasing products, services and day-to-day business activity
- Support email marketing campaigns
- Help prepare content, imagery, newsletters and promotional emails
- Take photographs and videos for social media, websites, emails and wider marketing materials
- Identify opportunities to capture interesting content including products, projects, events and behind-the-scenes activity
- Assist with basic video and photo editing
- Help maintain a consistent brand voice and visual style
- Contribute ideas for new campaigns and content themes
- Research creative ways to increase brand awareness and engagement
- Support wider marketing and promotional projects
- Develop an understanding of how different marketing channels work together
- Monitor marketing activity and use feedback to help improve future content
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
- Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Job Features
| Job Category | Multi-Channel Marketer |
- £9.00 per hour
- Level 3 Customer Service Specialist qualification
- Full training and ongoing support
- Hands-on experience within a professional customer service environment
- Develop skills across customer service, administration and appointment coordination
- Varied role with regular client interaction
- Opportunity to build a long-term career following your apprenticeship
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and confident when dealing with clients
- Comfortable speaking with customers over the telephone and by email
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Good general administrative and IT skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Reliable and professional approach
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Full UK driving licence would be preferred but is not essential
- Conduct regular client check-ins and build positive relationships
- Manage a shared inbox and respond to customer enquiries
- Answer incoming telephone calls and assist clients with queries
- Book, schedule and rearrange client appointments
- Arrange transport for clients where required
- Request relevant client documentation and information
- Upload and maintain accurate client data and records
- Prepare and send monthly client update letters
- Order items for clients where required
- Sort daily post and support scanning and filing
- Liaise with other departments to obtain information and support client needs
- Provide general administrative support to the wider team
- Learn how to manage customer enquiries professionally from initial contact through to resolution
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- Off-the-job training completed during your normal paid working hours
- Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Job Features
| Job Category | Customer Service |
- Full training and ongoing support
- Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer qualification
- Hands-on experience across multiple marketing channels
- Opportunity to create content for several consumer brands
- Experience working with influencers, ambassadors and affiliates
- Develop skills across social media, content, email and digital campaigns
- Creative environment where new ideas are encouraged
- Opportunity to develop a long-term career in marketing
- Genuine interest in marketing, social media and content creation
- Good understanding of platforms such as TikTok and Instagram
- Confident appearing in front of the camera
- Creative with plenty of ideas for engaging content
- Awareness of current social media trends
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Comfortable engaging with online communities
- Able to work effectively within a fast-moving team
- Previous experience creating social content would be beneficial but is not essential
- Support the management of social media channels including TikTok and Instagram
- Create reels, videos, photos and other engaging content
- Appear in video content and help bring the brands to life online
- Research current and emerging social media trends
- Support TikTok Shop activity
- Create behind-the-scenes and day-in-the-life content
- Engage with followers through comments, messages and online conversations
- Help grow and develop the brands’ online communities
- Build relationships with ambassadors, influencers and affiliates
- Support influencer collaborations, brand partnerships and giveaways
- Research potential creators and collaboration opportunities
- Assist with loyalty schemes, memberships and customer rewards
- Support email content creation and marketing campaigns
- Assist with campaign planning and creative asset production
- Work alongside the sales team to support retail and online marketing activity
- Monitor marketing activity and use results to help develop future content and campaigns
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
- Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Job Features
| Job Category | Multi-Channel Marketer |
| Salary | £22,000 - £25, 000 |
| Hours | Full-time, Mon - Fri |
- Gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business.
- Work closely with senior managers and different departments.
- Develop administration, customer service and commercial skills.
- Structured apprenticeship training and development.
- Opportunity to build valuable experience within a professional environment.
- Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer literacy and general IT skills.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Positive attitude with the ability to build good working relationships.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Responsibilities for an Apprentice.
- Answer incoming telephone calls and assist with general enquiries.
- Open and distribute incoming post.
- Complete scanning, photocopying and filing.
- Maintain holiday planners and sickness records.
- Update sales team telephone figures and produce weekly reports.
- Support sales order entry, order rescheduling and order progression enquiries.
- Maintain databases and accurate business records.
- Support purchase order progression and expediting.
- Assist with booking hotels, flights, exhibitions and seminars.
- Support company social and team events.
- Provide administrative support for the company property portfolio.
- Assist with customer service activities, including welcome calls and customer surveys.
- Liaise with customers and courier services regarding late or failed deliveries.
- Provide administrative support to Directors, Product Specialists and Sales Managers.
- Assist with meeting minutes when required.
- Support continuous improvement processes and work in accordance with relevant quality procedures.
Job Features
| Job Category | Business Administration |
| Salary | £16 - £24,000 per annum |
- Hands-on sales and business development experience.
- Structured training and development.
- Develop valuable communication and commercial skills.
- Work closely with experienced sales and marketing professionals.
- Opportunity to develop product and industry knowledge.
- Potential for long-term career progression within sales.
- GCSEs and A Levels or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicating with prospective customers.
- Basic computer skills.
- Familiarity with CRM systems would be advantageous.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
- Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn.
- Genuine interest in developing a career within sales.
- Responsibilities for an Apprentice.
- Proactively contact prospective customers to promote relevant products and services.
- Support targeted sales and lead-generation campaigns.
- Assess and qualify potential sales leads.
- Pass relevant and high-quality opportunities to the sales team.
- Accurately record customer calls, interactions and follow-up activities within the CRM.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information.
- Work closely with sales and marketing colleagues to improve lead-generation activity.
- Support a smooth handover of qualified opportunities to the wider sales team.
- Work towards agreed customer outreach and lead qualification targets.
- Participate in training to develop product knowledge, sales skills and industry expertise.
- Build positive working relationships across the wider business.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and follow relevant quality procedures.
Job Features
| Job Category | Customer Service |
| Salary | £16 - 24,000 per annum |
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship
Location: Worthing
Salary: £8.00 per hour (to raise to minimum wage for your age after a year)
Hours: Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Business Development Apprentices to join a busy and growing sales team.
This is a varied role combining business development, customer service and sales administration. You will receive full training while developing your confidence in speaking with business customers, identifying new sales opportunities and supporting the wider sales team, all while working towards a recognised Level 3 qualification.
Benefits
- Full training and ongoing support
- Level 3 Customer Service Specialist qualification
- Hands-on experience within a professional sales environment
- Develop valuable sales, customer service and business administration skills
- Work alongside experienced sales professionals
- Opportunity to develop a long-term career within sales and business development
- Potential permanent position following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements
- Confident and professional communication skills
- Comfortable speaking with customers over the telephone
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Interest in sales, business development and customer service
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident using computers and basic Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness to make outbound calls and engage with prospective customers
- Self-motivated with the ability to work towards targets
- Ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Previous sales or customer service experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Responsibilities for an Apprentice
- Make targeted outbound calls to prospective business customers
- Research and identify potential new customers
- Identify relevant decision-makers and purchasing contacts
- Re-engage previous customers to identify potential new sales opportunities
- Qualify prospective customers and identify genuine purchasing opportunities
- Arrange appointments for Product Specialists and members of the sales team
- Follow up prospective customers by telephone and email
- Assist with preparing and coordinating customer quotations
- Support the handover of successful new accounts to Account Managers
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective customers
- Respond to and direct incoming telephone calls and emails
- Maintain accurate customer, prospect and contact information
- Update CRM systems, spreadsheets and internal records
- Assist with customer correspondence and documentation
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments
- Provide general administrative and follow-up support to the wider sales team
Apprenticeship Information
You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship, typically completed over 18 months. This includes:
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
- Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Prospects
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to potentially progress into a permanent role within the business, with career pathways across Sales, Business Development or Account Management.
For more information or to apply, please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769 (Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm).
Job Features
| Job Category | Customer Service |
| Hours | Mon - Friday, Full-time |
| Salary | £8.00 per hour |
- 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
- Paid time off between Christmas and New Year
- Fully funded Early Years qualification
- 50% childcare discount
- Flexible working hours
- Hands-on training and dedicated support from experienced mentors
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Annual celebrations and recognition events
- Wellbeing champions to support your personal development
- Regular outings and opportunities for learning beyond the nursery environment
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and committed approach
- Commitment to completing your Early Years apprenticeship
- No previous childcare experience is required
- Help create a warm, safe and engaging environment for children
- Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities
- Encourage children's learning, development and independence
- Work alongside experienced Nursery Practitioners and learn best practices in childcare
- Support children with their daily routines, including mealtimes, playtime and sleep
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures at all times
- Support the wider nursery team with the day-to-day running of the setting
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- Dedicated off-the-job training
- Development of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for a career in Early Years
- Completion of the required assessments
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths where required
Job Features
| Job Category | Early Years Childcare |
- 25 days annual leave
- Additional annual leave after two years’ service, increasing each year up to a maximum of 30 days
- Your birthday off after two years’ employment
- Free on-site parking
- Access an employee wellbeing platform offering insurance, wellbeing support and rewards
- Opportunity for progression within the company
- Structured apprenticeship training and development
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Confident and professional telephone manner
- Good IT and computer skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records and information
- Positive and proactive approach to work
- Comfortable communicating with clients and external organisations
- Ability to manage different tasks and priorities
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Sort daily post and complete scanning and filing
- Upload and maintain accurate client data and records
- Answer incoming telephone calls and assist with client queries
- Liaise with utility companies on behalf of clients to close and set up accounts
- Arrange utility refunds and payments where required
- Manage a shared inbox and respond to enquiries
- Support with property inspections
- Liaise with other departments to obtain information and support client requirements
- Provide general administrative support to the wider team
- Ensure records and documentation are kept accurate and up to date
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
- Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Job Features
| Job Category | Business Administration |
| Hours | Mon - Friday, Full-time |
| Salary | £9.00 per hour |
- 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
- Paid time off between Christmas and New Year
- Fully funded Early Years qualification
- 50% childcare discount
- Flexible working hours
- Hands-on training and dedicated support from experienced mentors
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Annual celebrations and recognition events
- Wellbeing champions to support your personal development
- Regular outings and opportunities for learning beyond the nursery environment
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and committed approach
- Commitment to completing your Early Years apprenticeship
- No previous childcare experience is required
- Help create a warm, safe and engaging environment for children
- Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities
- Encourage children's learning, development and independence
- Work alongside experienced Nursery Practitioners and learn best practices in childcare
- Support children with their daily routines, including mealtimes, playtime and sleep
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures at all times
- Support the wider nursery team with the day-to-day running of the setting
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- Dedicated off-the-job training
- Development of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for a career in Early Years
- Completion of the required assessments
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths where required
Job Features
| Job Category | Early Years Childcare |
| Hours | Full or part-time |
| Pay | £10.90 £12.00 per hour |
Are you passionate about horses and looking to build a long-term career within the equine industry?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Equine Groom Apprentice to join a well-established equestrian centre in Hampshire. You’ll become part of a friendly and experienced team, gaining hands-on experience caring for a variety of horses and ponies while working towards your Level 3 Equine Groom qualification.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practical riding and horse care skills in a professional environment, with free weekly riding lessons included as part of your development.
Benefits
- Level 3 Equine Groom qualification
- Free weekly riding lessons
- Hands-on experience with a variety of horses and ponies
- Learn from experienced equine professionals
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Develop practical horse care and yard management skills
- Potential opportunity to progress into a permanent position following your apprenticeship
Requirements
- Previous experience handling and being around horses
- Genuine passion for horses and their welfare
- Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach
- Friendly and confident when dealing with customers
- Ability to prioritise workload and work efficiently
- Mature, responsible and proactive approach
- Good communication skills
- Comfortable undertaking physical and practical yard duties
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Availability to work across 5 days, including weekends
Responsibilities for an Apprentice
- Complete practical and theory-based training towards your Level 3 Equine Groom qualification
- Participate in regular riding lessons and ongoing development
- Carry out general yard duties including mucking out and bedding down
- Turn horses out and bring them in from fields
- Prepare feeds and assist with feeding
- Groom and tack up horses ready for daily activities
- Change rugs and clean tack
- Carry out daily welfare checks on stabled and field horses
- Check tack and equipment for signs of damage or wear
- Hold horses and ponies safely for vets, farriers and dentists when required
- Monitor fields and identify when hay needs replenishing
- Maintain clean, tidy and safe yard areas
- Assist with keeping tack rooms and shared facilities clean and organised
- Attend daily meetings with the Yard Manager to understand activities and priorities
- Report any horse welfare, equipment or maintenance concerns promptly
- Support the wider team with the smooth day-to-day running of the equestrian centre
Apprenticeship Information
You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Equine Groom Apprenticeship, typically completed over 18 months. This includes:
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
- A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
- Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
- Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Prospects
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a permanent position and continue developing your career within the equine industry.
For more information or to apply, please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm.
Job Features
| Job Category | Equine Groom |
| Hours | 30–35 hours per week |
| Salary | £8.00 per hour |
