Groundworker Apprenticeship

Summary

We have opportunities to gain your first qualification in construction and get involved in a variety of tasks and responsibilities that will help you understand the fascinating world of construction. We're seeking motivated individuals eager to learn, work with their hands and contribute to building remarkable structures leaving a lasting impact.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

Monday Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm an may include some evening and weekend work

39 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

8

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

As part of this apprenticeship you will follow the Groundworker Level 2 apprenticeship standard which takes 18 months to complete to become a Construction Operative.

The course covers practical principles in:

Drainage
Concrete
Levelling and setting out
Block paving
Kerbing
Brickwork
Excavation support
Working at height
Confined space operations
Small tools operation
Movement of plant
Manual handling

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Various projects across the UK, NW5 1TN
Various projects in the London Area near to NW5 1TN, NW5 1TN

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITB

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

Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Physical fitness

About this company

Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy.

Company benefits

22 days holiday, plus bank holidays Annual salary review Pension scheme Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

After this apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship gives you the basics to explore further careers paths within Murphy

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