Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprentice
(Ponds Equestrian)

A fantastic position has become available at one of Surrey’s best livery and event yards. We are looking for an enthusiastic groom to join our team. These is a great working atmosphere with good hours and flexible time off as well as opportunities to learn and develop within the industry.

Duties will include but not limited to;

• stable and field management
• equine nutrition
• yard maintenance
• exercising horses
• clean tack and equipment
• grooming for shows
• dealing with visits from professionals
• customer service and livery queries

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Applicants MUST be confident around horses and have prior experience with them as this is an ADVANCED apprenticeship
• Able to follow instruction
• Pride in doing your job well
• Pride in learning
• Good work ethic
• Team player
• Reliable and trustworthy

Desired Qualifications

• Ideally someone who already holds a level 2 in horse care
• Driving Licence is required is using off site accommodation due to rural location and no public transport.

Future prospects

• Possibility of full time work at the end of training, our first apprentice never left! 🙂

Training Provided

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards a Level 3 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 Ltd reserves the right to close the advert earlier than advertised, should the need arise.
• AMAZING hacking in the Surrey Hills.
• Driving Licence is required is using off site accommodation due to rural location and no public transport.
• Fantastic facilities
• Sadly we have no space for an apprentice’s horse, however there is a lovely livery yard just up the road that may have livery options for a horse should the apprentice need this.
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