Groundworks Apprentice L HEALY LTD

We are looking for a talented individual to join us as a Groundwork Apprentice. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship working with our skilled Groundworks team on a National Housing Developer site in Bishops Cleeve and Gotherington, with block release lessons at Gloucestershire College.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,200.00

  • Working week

    07:30 am to 16:30 pm. Monday to Friday.

    Total hours per week: 42.75

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    17 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000245464

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Your day will include:

  • Health and safety
  • Accessing and interpreting drawings and specifications
  • Using and maintaining power tools and equipment
  • Installing and testing basic drainage and ducting
  • Gauging and mixing mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
  • Forming and reinstating excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and roads

 

 

The training you will be getting

Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard Level 2.

Apprentices will attend college on block release. Theory lessons will
be reinforced in the workplace and practical skills will be practiced
and enhanced in college and the workplace. This can be supported
by some remote delivery if required.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Potential position available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9 - 3 / A* - D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 - 3 / A* - D) Essential

Things to consider

Hard hat, boots, vest are all supplied. Holiday Entitlement: 28 Days. We are based in Bishops Cleeve and Gotherington in Cheltenham so your ability to travel to us is essential.

About the employer

Larry Healy established L. Healy Ltd. in 1983, quickly developing a reputation for having strong, honest and reliable relationships with our clients, and this remains an enduring aim of the company as it enables us to work to our clients requirements efficiently, accurately and safely. We provide Groundworks and Civil Engineering services across the Midlands and Gloucestershire to some of our nation’s largest housing developers. The knowledge and expertise we have accumulated not only as a company but also through our workforce, some of whom have been with us from the start nearly 40 years ago, and we see the next generation to join this company too. That knowledge and expertise being kept within the firm, being passed on, and also securing new workers and pushing further and further on our workforce training and development enables us to deliver on our client’s complicated construction requirements and time sensitive developments.

Employer

L HEALY LTD

Address

Lovell Homes

Bishop Cleeve Bypass

GL52 7AB

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Training

Training provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

GC Employer Training & Apprenticeships

Apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk

0345 155 2020

Apprenticeship standard

Groundworker

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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