Groundwork Apprenticeship

Summary

Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship provides hands-on training in preparing construction sites, including drainage, foundations, and paving. Apprentices earn a wage while working on-site and attending training, gaining qualifications in essential civil engineering skills for residential and commercial projects.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

Full time work Monday- Friday

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 June 2026

Duration

1 year 8 months

Positions available

21

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

• Site Preparation
• Excavation & Earthwork
• Drainage & Utilities
• Concreting & Foundations
• Roads & Paving

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:

• Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW
• Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JN
• 48 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NF
• Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JH
• Bishops Lydeard Library, Church Street, Taunton, TA1 9QQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

What you'll learn

• 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role requires individuals who are fine with working on the ground in various weather conditions. Applicants must also be fine with early morning. This role requires the apprentice to be on site so there will be a requirement of a CSCS card. Ideal applicant must also have a valid driving license.