Groundworker Apprenticeship

ALPHA CONSTRUCTION LTD

Recruiting nationally

Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 February 2026

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Summary

Working under the direction and guidance of our experienced site teams, you will be trained to carry out a range of construction skills including all aspects of groundworks including drainage and ducting installation plus brickwork, concreting and other civil engineering activities.

Wage

£17,667 to £28,571.40, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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All hourly rates are reviewed annually

Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 7.30am- 5.00pm. There may be some weekend work if the project requires it.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

We expect the Apprentice Groundworker to be self-motivated and also be flexible to manage both their working and study time as required.

You will be trained to carry out a range of construction skills including:

  • All aspects of groundworks
  • Drainage
  • Ducting installation plus brickwork
  • Cncreting and other civil engineering activities

Where you'll work

Our projects can be located anywhere in Englad and Wales.  Alpha is not a regional contractor.  All site based personnel are expected to be able to travel to and from the project locations and lodge away when necessary (lodge allowance provided)

Training

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

Training provider

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

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

  • Once completed, you will achieve a Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification
  • The classroom learning aspect of the course will be conducted at Leeds College of Learning
  • Training will be on a block release

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

You will be expected to get to and from work/college of your own accord therefore must hold a current full driving licence and full time access to a vehicle. This role can be physically demanding at times. Must be 18+ due to our client age restrictions.

About this employer

Alpha Construction Ltd is a civil engineering and building contractor, trading for 44 years, focused on providing safe, sustainable, cost-effective solutions to clients across the UK. From a head office based in Derbyshire, the construction projects are located across England and Wales.  Site based staff are expected to be able to travel to the work locations and lodge away from home during the week when necessary. 

http://www.alphaconstruction.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Those who have completed the Groundworker Apprenticeship Level 2 will be able to progress their career in a few avenues within Alpha, some of which could be towards machine operators, fixers, gangers, supervisors or even site management

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

recruitment@alphaconstruction.co.uk

01283733688

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017235.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)