Summary
Gain hands-on experience within a groundworks environment, supporting a range of construction activities. Duties include site preparation, drainage, concreting and working alongside experienced operatives. Develop practical skills, industry knowledge, and work towards a recognised Level 2 Groundworker qualification.
- Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
“Pay will be discussed at interview, with the potential for progression and pay increases as experience grows.”
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
- Tbc at interview.
40 hours a week
- Start date
Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
1 year 6 months
- Positions available
1
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
An Apprentice Groundworker supports the preparation of construction sites and assists skilled tradespeople in laying the foundations for buildings, roads, and infrastructure. This role involves practical, hands-on work and learning key groundwork skills while working towards a recognised qualification.
- Assisting with site preparation, including clearing land and setting out work areas
- Digging trenches for foundations, drainage, and utilities
- Helping to lay concrete, kerbs, paving, and drainage systems
- Operating basic hand tools and small machinery under supervision
- Loading and unloading materials and equipment
- Supporting the installation of underground services (pipes, cables, etc.)
- Following site plans and instructions from supervisors
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Adhering to all health and safety regulations on site
Where you'll work
UNIT G15/G16
THE BLOC
38 SPRINGFIELD WAY
ANLABY
HU10 6RJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
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
Training is delivered in block release, alternating between college and the workplace. This includes an initial 4 weeks in college, followed by 4 weeks on site, a further 4 weeks in college, 8 weeks on site, and a final 4-week college block including EPA preparation.
More training information
On-site accommodation is available during block release weeks, subject to availability and additional cost. This is an ideal option for candidates travelling from outside the local area.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3/D)
- Maths (grade 3/D)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Strong work ethic and reliable
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and includes early starts and physically demanding tasks on active construction sites. A CSCS card is required (or willingness to obtain one prior to or shortly after starting). A positive attitude towards outdoor work is essential.
Flexibility with working hours, including early starts
Ability and willingness to travel and work away from home when required
Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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