Apprentice Groundworker
ADEN CONTRACTING LTD
Bedfordshire (MK42 0LH)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 August 2025
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Summary
Exciting Opportunity: Groundworker Apprentice at Aden Contracting based in Bedford! Are you ready to kick-start your career in construction? Aden Contracting is offering an incredible opportunity for Groundworker Apprentices to join our dynamic team. Why Wait? Apply Now! This isn’t just a job—it’s a stepping stone to a rewarding career.
- Wage
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£17,524 a year
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Annual Salary
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (Site Dependant)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 7 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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3
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
The apprentice will be site based - we work in Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Northampton, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Cambridge, and St Albans - these are subject to change. Why Choose Aden Contracting?
Team Spirit:
We believe in collaboration and camaraderie. You’ll be part of a supportive crew that values teamwork
Progression:
Your growth matters to us. We’re committed to nurturing your skills and helping you climb the career ladder
Real-World Experience:
Forget theory - here, you’ll roll up your sleeves and gain hands-on experience that matters.
Passion for Construction:
We live and breathe construction. If you share our enthusiasm, you’ll fit right in!
What You’ll Do:
As a Groundworker Apprentice, you’ll be the backbone of our projects From laying foundations to drainage systems, you’ll learn the ropes from seasoned professionals
Expect to:
Dig In:
Literally! You’ll excavate, level, and prepare sites for construction. Pave the Way: Lay paths, driveways, and curb
Where you'll work
Cambridge Road
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Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 0LH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
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
Training schedule
- You'll be studying at one day a week at Milton Keynes College for the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship
- You will gain your CSCS as an apprentice
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll get:
- Expert mentors / trainers who will guide you through your apprenticeship
- Hands-on learning, who will give you real-world feedback
- Modern facilities with ample access to tech equipment and resources and much more!
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 3-9)
- English (grade 3-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication
- Team work
- Resilience
- Reliability
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
Weather Conditions: Be prepared to work in rain, cold, or heat. Physical Fitness: Due to the manual nature of the role, good physical health and stamina are important. Must be able to commit to full time hours.
About this employer
Aden Contracting are a professional and comprehensive Groundwork and Civil Engineering contractor, specialising in works within the Commercial, Railway and Local Authority sectors. The company has extensive experience within the commercial construction and civil engineering industries, offering a full range of civil engineering and groundworks services.
After this apprenticeship
- Lots of progression development may be offered within Aden Contracting, along with potential plant training in Diggers, Dumpers, and Rollers
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337451.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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