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Equine Groom Apprentice for Top Carriage Driving Yard.

Jayroc Stables · Shrewsbury · posted 28 November 2025

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Equine groom (level 2)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026
Positions
2

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

All general yard duties to include:

  • Mucking out, sweeping yard
  • Filling haynets / water buckets
  • Turning horses in and out / rugging up
  • Putting horses on and off the horse walker
  • Tacking up for driving as well as ridden
  • Riding available for the successful candidate

Your training

  • Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard
  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Where it leads

  • Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or a full time position at the yard

About Jayroc Stables

Jayroc Stables is a large (61) horse yard set in the Shropshire countryside, it is mainly a Carriage Driving yard, Russell Hand and Abi Hutchinson compete at all the top competitions all over the country doing Traditional, precision and pleasure driving. The horses are also schooled , hacked and jumped.

Things to consider

You must be confident dealing with big, fit competition horses. This yard is accessible by train and bus, although there is a short walk from the bus stop to the yard, so please make sure you have looked into where the yard is and how you would get there every day before applying.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessPassion for working with horse

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Jayroc Stables, Shawbury Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4EA

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