Senior Equine Groom Apprentice
(Ponds Equestrian)

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic senior groom to join our team at one of Surrey’s best livery and event yards. We offer a great working atmosphere with good hours, as well as opportunities to learn and develop within the industry. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress in their career and learn in a professional, friendly and dynamic environment.

Duties will include but not limited to;

• Stable and field management
• Equine nutrition
• Yard maintenance
• Exercising horses including riding/schooling
• Clean tack and equipment
• Grooming for shows
• Dealing with visits from professionals (Farrier, Vets, Dentists, Physios)
• Customer service and dealing with livery queries

Desired Skills & Qualities

• Applicants MUST be confident around horses and have prior experience with them as this is an ADVANCED apprenticeship, details to be shown on application.
• Able to follow instructions and work well as part of the team and off own initiative
• Pride in doing your job well
• Pride in learning and developing skills both on and off the horse
• Good work ethic
• Team player
• Reliable and trustworthy

Desired Qualifications

• Ideally someone who already holds a level 2 in horse care but this is not essential depending on experience.
• If using off site accommodation due to rural location and no public transport, a driving license is required.

Future prospects

• Full time work at the end of training, for the right candidate if a suitable position is available, 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.
• Riding opportunities depending on experience
• Driving Licence is required due to rural location and no public transport.
• Fantastic facilities
• KEITS Ltd reserves the right to close the advert earlier than advertised, should the need arise.
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