Groundworks Apprentice

J S CONSTRUCTION(SHROPSHIRE) LIMITED

OSWESTRY, SY10 8DA

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 March 2024

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Summary

As a Groundworks Apprentice, you will embark on a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field. You will work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in various aspects of groundwork.

Annual wage
£16,575 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 8am until 4pm, unpaid 30-minute break per day.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 6 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Groundworker Level 2. 
  • Functional Skills (if required).
  • Mentor on site. 
  • Training at Telford College as block release. 
  • Regular assessor vistis. 

Where you’ll work

TELESCOPE COTTAGE

HEATHWAEN

KNOCKIN

OSWESTRY

SY10 8DA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TELFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

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

    • Your training plan

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

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Physical fitness
    • Positive 'can do' attitude
    • Willing to learn

    Other requirements

    • Be able to make informed an autonomous decision on site regards health and safety. • Manage your time effectively in the working week.

    About this company

    JS Construction (Shropshire) Ltd stands as a prominent building contractor in Shropshire, excelling in groundwork, plant hire, construction services, and road surfacing. Our expertise spans diverse projects, from small residential projects, local housing sites, and commercial and industrial works, to road repairs and resurfacing, catering to the Shropshire catchment area.

    http://jsconstruction.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    At JS Construction we endeavour to provide opportunities for progressing and professional development. This may be in:

    • Plant operations.
    • Site health and safety.
    • Manual handling.
    • First aid.
    • And more.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TELFORD COLLEGE

    Charlotte

    charlotte.bostock@telfordcollege.ac.uk

    01952642329

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000240408.

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    Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)

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