KEITS Training Services Ltd • Ramsgate, Kent

Apprentice Equine Groom (Manston Riding Centre)

About this role

A busy riding school open 7 days a week providing lessons for all from 4 years upwards. We provide lessons for all levels from beginner to advanced. We are looking to take on another apprentice to become a valued member of our dedicated team.

We are searching for a groom to join our team and assist with horse care, riding, instructing and coaching. You will carry out day to day care of the horses and equipment along with feeding and care of competition horses.

Duties will include but not limited to

Care of horses and equipment

Mucking out

Feeding

Grooming

Tacking up

Assisting with lessons

Mounting and dismounting

Leading

Supporting riders to achieve their goals

Riding different types and levels of horses to maintain and improve training

Care and preparation of competition horses

Assisting with professionals such as vets, farriers and physiotherapists

Grooming at shows for the right candidate

Desired skills and qualities

Applicants MUST have previous experience with handling and riding horses. These skills are essential and must be shown on application.

Enthusiastic and dedicated

Desired qualifications

GCSEs grades A-C/8-4 in English and maths or equivalent desirable but not essential

Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in Horse Care

Future prospects

The possibility of continued employment once finished for the right candidate

Training

Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.

The applicant will be working towards 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

Applicants must be able to travel to work on time due to the workplace being based in a rural location with limited public transport

Please include details of how you will travel to work in your application

This business is not located near public transport, applicants will need an alternative method of transport to commute to work.

KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.

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