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Apprentice Highways Operative CARNELL GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

As our Apprentice Highways Operative, you are kick-starting an exciting journey and start to your career within Construction and Highways Maintenance. You will have a dedicated Mentor who is highly qualified and experienced in the role you are learning; they will be your personal coach who will help you achieve your qualification.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    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, shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000083834

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsibilities will include:

Ground Works:

  • Kerbings/edgings 
  • Flagging/trenching
  • Drainage works
  • Ducting
  • Cable pulling
  • Concreting
  • Earthworks

Health & Safety: 

  • Working considerately and safely around all other road users and local communities 
  • Ensuring all works are completed to the highest quality in line with the design and specification of the project 
  • Completing any necessary paperwork

Team Working:

  • Attending start of shift team briefings 
  • Supporting Senior Staff (Supervisors/Engineers) in the completion of inspection and testing of completed works in line with the Inspection Test Plan (ITP)

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

Groundworker Level 2.

Functional skills if necessary.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There will be a position available on completion for the right candidate, you will be apart of a flagship cohort of apprentices that Carnell are looking to progress into management and leadership positions.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade D/3) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade D/3) Essential

Things to consider

For insurance purposes, candidates should be 18+ and a full UK driving licence is necessary to safely access the worksites (motorways). The role will require you to travel and work within the area of this listing.

About the employer

Founded in 1992, we’ve grown into a £50 million company with a multi-skilled, workforce. Major public and private sector customers rely on our innovations and maintenance and support services to manage their network assets safely and successfully. Our proven track record of collaborating with our customers to deliver certainty of outcome is backed by our health and safety, quality and environmental accreditations. We operate nationally from our HQ in Staffordshire and offices throughout the UK. Carnell have extensive experience of working in safety critical environments. Safety is integral to all aspects of our operations and we are committed to the promotion of a first class health & safety culture, which we believe is key to our business success.

Employer

CARNELL GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

Address

Angel Hill

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 1LS

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Training

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

Contact

Samantha Williams

samanthawilliams@walsallcollege.ac.uk

01922 657000

Apprenticeship standard

Groundworker

Level 2 (GCSE)

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