Apprentice Groundworker
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: This apprenticeship is paid at or above the applicable National Minimum Wage in accordance with current legislation.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to start their career in construction as an Apprentice Groundworker. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn through a paid apprenticeship, with additional support provided by the Shared Apprenticeships team.
Groundworkers are the first trade on a construction or civil engineering site. They work closely with supervisors and engineers to interpret design specifications and prepare sites for structural building works. Throughout the construction phase, they work alongside a range of other trades, including bricklayers and plant operatives, through to the final completion of the project.
Typical duties include:
- Setting out and preparing sites for construction.
- Preparing sub-surfaces for structural works.
- Installing drainage systems.
- Concreting and laying foundations.
- Constructing roads, pathways and kerbs.
- Completing hard landscaping works.
- Working safely alongside other construction trades.
Groundworkers develop skills that are transferable across heavy construction, civil engineering, commercial building, house building and general construction projects.
(Source: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, Groundworker Level 2 Standard.)
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate the behaviours set out within the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard, including:
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Respect for others
- Teamwork
- Ability to work independently
- Logical thinking
- Working effectively and safely
- Good time management
- Adaptability
- Risk awareness and safe working practices
A full UK driving licence and access to transport is essential,
The Employer
Shared Apprenticeships employs apprentices and places them with approved host contractors across their local area.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support from a dedicated Apprentice Manager who will help you successfully complete your apprenticeship and progress into full-time employment within the construction industry or onto a higher-level apprenticeship.
Training
You will complete the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard, delivered by a local college or independent training provider.
The apprenticeship typically takes 18 months to complete.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of appointment. This apprenticeship is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Please ensure you meet the right to work requirements before applying.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South West Shared Apprenticeship Company Limited, trading as Shared Apprenticeships, is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Additional Information
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Application question(s):
- Driver required due to site locations
- Why have you applied for this apprenticeship?
Work Location: On the road
