Equine Rehabilitation Groom Apprentice (New Hatches Livery, Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre)
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, HP15 6DS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KEITS Training Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Equine Rehabilitation Groom Apprentice (New Hatches Livery, Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre) 27.1.26 |
Summary
New Hatches Livery Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre are a well established family run Livery and Rehabilitation Centre offering learners the unique opportunity of a variety of experience from General yard duties, stable management, working along side Vets and other professionals with rehabilitation and fitness cases, Stud work and training on our Salt Water Treadmill.
We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated groom who is looking to further their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside our current team handling and caring for our horses.
A high standard of care and attention to detail will be expected to maintain the company image we pride ourselves on.
Yard Duties will include-
Turning out and bringing in
Mucking out
Feeding, watering and haying
Grooming
Clipping and trimming
Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
Bandaging
Tacking up
Lunging/ long reining
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hard working team at this livery and rehabilitation yard. You will have opportunities to work along side vets and other professionals with rehabilitation and fitness cases, stud work and training on our Salt Water Treadmill Within the role the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship and may progress to a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship.
Desired skills and qualities
Horse handling experience (details of which must be shown on your application)
Team work
Committed
Enthusiasm
Desired qualifications
GCSE or equivalent, Grade C/4 or above in maths and English preferred but not essential
Applicants who already hold a level 2 in equine will be considered for a level 3 opportunity
Future prospects
The opportunity to move onto a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship should the position be available for a suitable candidate
Things to consider
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 Standard
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
We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated groom who is looking to further their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside our current team handling and caring for our horses.
A high standard of care and attention to detail will be expected to maintain the company image we pride ourselves on.
Yard Duties will include-
Turning out and bringing in
Mucking out
Feeding, watering and haying
Grooming
Clipping and trimming
Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
Bandaging
Tacking up
Lunging/ long reining
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hard working team at this livery and rehabilitation yard. You will have opportunities to work along side vets and other professionals with rehabilitation and fitness cases, stud work and training on our Salt Water Treadmill Within the role the successful candidate will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship and may progress to a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship.
Desired skills and qualities
Horse handling experience (details of which must be shown on your application)
Team work
Committed
Enthusiasm
Desired qualifications
GCSE or equivalent, Grade C/4 or above in maths and English preferred but not essential
Applicants who already hold a level 2 in equine will be considered for a level 3 opportunity
Future prospects
The opportunity to move onto a Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship should the position be available for a suitable candidate
Things to consider
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 Standard
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