Groundwork Apprentice - Farncombe Farncombe Construction
Exciting opportunity to join a marketing leading civil engineering and groundworks business who are looking for apprentices in their groundworks division. You will undertake fully funded training through Fareham College and achieve all required certificates for the role and industry.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80
Farncombe will support staff with reasonable travel costs, this can be discussed at offer stage.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday 8 hours per day. Shift Pattern to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
24 Oct 2022
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Date posted
31 May 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000050683
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As an apprentice groundworker you will;
- Clear and tidy the construction site
- Dig trenches for foundations
- Set up sites including putting up barriers, safety signs and huts
- Provide evacuation support
- Interpreting the use of drawings and specifications
- Laying pavements, kerbs and driveways
- Removing drainage and pipework systems
- Operating plant machinery, such as excavators and dumper trucks
- Preparing the ground/ foundations to allow construction to begin
- Redirecting waterways and connecting pipes with existing pipework
As a new starter on our groundworks training programme you will begin on an 7 week paid traineeship, where you will attend the training centre for 4 weeks and work on-site for the remaining 3. Following success in this period you will move onto an employment contract with Farncombe and undertake the Groundworks Level 2 apprenticeship programme at Fareham Colleges CETC campus.
*We take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and successful appointment to this role will depend on the results of relevant checks*
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Qualification/s to be obtained:
- Level 2 Groundworks
- Functional Skills Maths Level 1/D grade
- Functional Skills English Level 1/D grade
The training will be delivered by Fareham College, an Ofsted Outstanding College. Your training will be delivered Block Release, and you will attend Fareham Colleges; CETC campus. The schedule of this block release is to be confirmed.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There will be the opportunity for a full time permanent position following successful completion of all training. Farncombe are committed to looking after their people and many staff stay with the company for decades, if you show the right characteristics Farncombe Construction will support you to progress.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Farncombe Construction
https://farncombeconstruction.co.uk/
Address
Various locations around Hampshire, Surrey & Berkshire
Office Location: Bowenhurst lane
Farnham
GU10 5RP
Training
Training provider
FAREHAM COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Groundworker
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Aug 2022