Introduction

Frankby Farm is an established rural and equestrian business based in the countryside around Frankby, Wirral. The farm environment includes equestrian facilities, grazing land and land used for horse-related activities and hay/grass production.

About the Employer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior equine groom to work at a professional yard run by Johnathan Shudall. If you are looking for the next stage in your career and would like to travel abroad and gain experience on the international show jumping circuit, this could be the apprenticeship for you!

What You'll Do

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior equine groom to work at a professional yard run by Johnathan Shudall. If you are looking for the next stage in your career and would like to travel abroad and gain experience on the international show jumping circuit, this could be the apprenticeship for you!

All general yard duties to include:

Mucking out / keeping yard area tidy
Feeding / filling haynets and water buckets
Turning in and out
Picking out feet / rugging up
Grooming / Tacking up
Tack Cleaning
Bathing / Show Prep
Lunging / long reining
Holding for farrier / vet / dentist
Riding possible for competent applicant who can walk trot canter both in the arena and out hacking )
Possibility of grooming at shows ( again yard dependent )

Working Hours - 5 days out of 7, on a rota basis. Please expect weekend work in this role

The client is happy to accept a rider or non-rider for this position. If a rider, you must be competent as the location only have competition fit horses.

Livery possible for your own horse if required. There is no accommodation available, however it is accessible by public transport, and very close to a bus stop, and 1 mile from the train station. Please make sure you can get to and from the yard daily before applying for this role.

Working towards a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship standard. All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

Training Outcome

Full time employment for the right candidate.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Passion for Horse

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 and Above
Essential - GCSE - English - 4 and Above

Course Information

Course: Senior equine groom (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working 5 days out of 7, on a rota basis. Please expect weekend work in this role.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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