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Groundworker Apprentice G I HUTTON (BUILDERS) LTD

This is an Apprenticeship role and you will be required to be involved in all aspects of the groundworks process. The day-to-day works are varied and you will be involved in brickwork, garden work, underpinning, new builds and heritage works and general footings.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 19 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50 to £18,525.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday from 7:30am - 4:30pm with breaks at 10am - 10:30am and 1:00pm - 1:30pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000055213

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include but not limited to: 

  • Working safely in line with the Health and Safety policy.
  • Drainage – trenching and backfill.
  • Oversites.
  • Brickwork.
  • Patios and paving.
  • Oversites – Milbank or conventional.
  • Ductworks.
  • Demolition.
  • Excavations and reinstatement.
  • Setting out.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Groundworker Level 2 apprenticeship standard.
  • All delivered within the work place via online training and at Colchester Institute Campus.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Progression within the company and possible progression to lead in groundworks across several sites. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade A*-E/9-2 or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Desired

About the employer

GI Hutton (Builders) Ltd was established in 1975 and is now a family run business. We specialise in barn conversions and restoration of period properties. Our projects range from minor alterations/home improvements to new builds, complex restoration works and redevelopments. We deal with both domestic and commercial properties. The majority of our work is based in Essex, Herts, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Our 22 strong workforce have many years of experience within the building industry, specialising in refurbishment and heritage works.

Employer

G I HUTTON (BUILDERS) LTD

Address

UNIT 5 PARK FARM INDUSTRIES

WITHAM ROAD

BLACK NOTLEY

CM77 8JX

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Training

Training provider

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Contact

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeship Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206712043

Apprenticeship standard

Groundworker

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 19 Aug 2022