Equine Groom Apprentice - Oakwood House Livery

Oakwood House livery Ltd · Sutton coldfield

Horse CareIntermediate Level 2On-siteSmall businessWorking outside

The role will consist of (but not limited):

  • Mucking out/keeping yard area tidy

  • Feeding/filling hay nets and water buckets

  • Turning in and out

  • Picking out feet/rugging up

  • Grooming/tacking up

  • Tack cleaning

  • Bathing

  • Lunging/long reining

  • Holding for farrier/vet/dentist

  • Riding for the right candidate (subject to a initial riding assessment)

A love of horses and a willingness to learn are essential. An interest in dressage would be a particular advantage, although this is not essential.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm with 1 hours lunch Saturdays or Sundays 8am to 1am plus overtime

Working days will be discussed during the recruitment process

Please note:

No accommodation is available with this position.
The yard is not close to public bus routes.
The nearest bus access is approximately a 45-minute walk away.

Perks & benefits

Paid Training

Skills required

Have good basic equine expereince

Qualifications required

GCSE'S grade 4 or above for Maths and English desirable but not essential (training will be provided on-site during your paid working hours including Functional Skills in English and maths if required)

Training you'll get

  • You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine apprenticeship qualification, and 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

Future prospects

Possibilty of progressing to the Level 3 senior groom apprenticeship/ and or full time employment

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 40 hours per week
Duration 15 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 06 Nov 2026
Starts Nov 2026
Apply by 24 Nov 2026

Training provider

Haddon Training

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

B76 9QW

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