Horse Groom Apprenticeship in busy livery yard
- Location
Tytherington - Employer
Downlands Equestrian - Provider
Haddon Training Ltd - Wages
£7.55 per hour - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 31, 2025
Opportunity Details
Downlands Equestrian is a busy Livery yard and training facility offering DIY livery to full livery. They have fantastic facilities with many visiting professionals.
A great chance to be exposed to a fantastic team of working professionals and learn from and observe many equestrian focussed occupations. A chance to gain experience in the running of the business, social media and marketing along with organising camps, competitions and clinics. Downlands are a BHS approved centre, and they will be looking for an individual who takes pride in their work whatever the task may be.
This is a non-riding position.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
Company website: https://www.downlands-equestrian.co.uk/
Skills Required
You must be a keen horse enthusiast. Please remember that is is NOT a riding position.
Qualifications Required
A GCSE or equivalent pass in English and maths is beneficial but not essential. If you do not have passes, we will support you in achieving your Functional Skills English and maths qualifications alongside your apprenticeship.
Training
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.
Personal Qualities
Downlands Equestrian are looking for someone who is hard working, upbeat, reliable and conscientious.
Prospects
For the right candidate, their could be the potential to retain a position for a longer period, or progress on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.
Other Information
There is no accommodation available on site so you must be able to reliably make your way to and from the yard each day. They will be running the shifts on a split shift basis of 8 am - 11 am 2pm -5pm.
Livery is available is required, at the cost of £280 pcm.
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