Summary
As an Apprentice you will work alongside professionals to learn and develop skills in groundwork and civil engineering. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting, specialist energy infrastructure projects.The role will assist in various aspects of construction, including site preparation, drainage, concreting and paving.
- Wage
£21,528 a year
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday
7.30am to 5.30pm
Friday
7.30am to 4.00pm
46 hours a week
- Start date
Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
2 years
- Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assist with site preparation and clearance
- Learn and apply excavation, drainage, and foundation techniques
- Install kerbs, paving, and concrete structures
- Support with laying pipes and other groundwork duties
- Work safely in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Operate and maintain hand and power tools
- Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute to team tasks
- Attend college or training sessions as part of the apprenticeship program
- A keen interest in civil engineering and construction
- Willingness to learn and work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely
- GCSEs in maths and English (preferred but not essential)
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Carrington Storage Statera, Manchester Road, Carrington, M31 4AY
- TST Transformer Factory, Ranshaw Drive, Stafford, ST17 4FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents- Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground
- Conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
- Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
- Select the required resources including tools and fixtures
- Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
- Use and maintain power tools and equipment (including;. compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
- Gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
- Select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor
- Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting
- Install and test basic drainage and ducting
- Measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations
- Transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
- Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
- Install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
- Locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments
- Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres)
- Form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases
- Prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery
Training schedule
- A structured apprenticeship programme with on-the-job training and mentorship
- Support to gain industry-recognised qualifications such as CSCS
- Opportunities for career progression within the company
- Competitive Apprenticeship wage
- A supportive and professional working environment
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
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