Event Groom Apprentice
(Bullimore Eventing)

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
• Fittening
• 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

• Progression onto level 3 for the right candidate. If you already hold a level 2 the employer is happy to consider a Level 3 candidate. Further training and employment available for the right candidate is available.

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.
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