Apprentice Groundworker

Summary

As the successful apprentice, you will undertake an Apprenticeship in Groundworks to include assessments of the skills, knowledge and behaviours of a Groundworker. Over 18’s only due to all our sites being high risk. A driving licence and car are preferable as you must be able to get to the site in a safe and timely manner.

Wage

£28,028 a year

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Pay may vary on age Salaries are reviewed according to performance

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

45 hours, Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day with 1 x paid ½ hour break and 1 x ½ unpaid break.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

6

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

General groundwork duties as required but not limited to:

Laying drainage
Kerb laying
Concreting and laying tarmac
Safe use of tools, plant and materials having due regard for your own safety
Wearing PPE
Maintaining the safety of others in accordance with the HASAWA
Follow and adhere to company policy and procedures
Promote and maintain an active approach to health & safety in respect of yourself, colleagues and customers

Where you'll work

UPPER BUCKOVER FARM
BUCKOVER
WOTTON UNDER EDGE
GL12 8DZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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

Groundworkers Level 2
To prepare construction sites by setting up groundworks such as drainage, concreting, and foundations, combining on-site experience.
City of Bristol College
Off Site in its entirety

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Working outdoors in all climates Lifting of heavy objects Moving around different sites

About this company

Every part of the groundworks process falls under our umbrella. We will be the first in, starting with site preparation and then meeting key dates for drainage, foundations, and floor slabs, wrapping up with the external works for clients in the commercial, education leisure, health and blue light sectors. We supply all the management, engineering, plant, labour, and materials for our groundworks, utilising our internal team and strong ties to local suppliers.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment
Plant training and certification
Ongoing training and career development if desired

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk

01173125250

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322839.

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Closes on Monday 4 August 2025

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