Apprentice Groundworker
B JEFFREY (CONSTRUCTION) LTD
YORK (YO30 5PQ)
Closes in 22 days (Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 March 2026
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Summary
B Jeffrey Construction are looking to employ two new groundwork apprentices to join their expanding team. You will be working alongside & learning new skills from a team of experienced groundworkers to prepare construction sites for structural building works. This will involve all aspects of groundwork, from deep drainage to block paving.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 18 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Groundworkers are employed on construction sites that involve ground preparation such as foundations or footing for new buildings.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- Ground working - marking out and digging shallow trenches for foundations and drains.
- Form working – putting up or dismantling the shuttering that holds setting concrete in place.
- Installing drainage and manholes.
- Concreting.
- Minor road working - laying kerbs, paving and re-surfacing.
- Using hand tools and small plant machinery.
Where you'll work
9 DEVONSHIRE COURT
GREEN LANE TRADING ESTATE
CLIFTON
YORK
YO30 5PQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CONSTRUCTION AND PLANT ASSESSMENTS LTD
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 will achieve the Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard by attending CP Assessments Training Centre in Denaby Main, Doncaster to undertake 7 block-release training sessions (4 days), every 10 - 12 weeks.
- The successful candidate will work towards achieving Functional Skills Level 2 in both Maths and English if they have not achieved this prior or have an equivalent.
- Apprentices will also get an Apprentice CSCS card which can be upgraded on completion of the apprenticeship.
Requirements
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
For site insurance purposes, only candidates 18 years and over will be considered for this position.
This role will involve working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
You will need to be strong and physically fit to carry out the duties of this role.
About this employer
Based in Clifton, York, and covering the whole of the Yorkshire region, B Jeffrey Construction Ltd are a leading contractor with two generations of experience in all areas of Civil Engineering and building work. Dealing all aspects of groundworks from deep drainage to block paving, this is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice who has chosen civil engineering as their career.
After this apprenticeship
- This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to start their career with a highly reputable and well-established company.
- Progression within the organisation with more responsibility is expected on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
- In time, you may wish to undertake further qualifications such as Occupational Work Supervision which can be studied at Level 3. With experience, you could progress to Site Supervisor, Estimator, or Construction Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CONSTRUCTION AND PLANT ASSESSMENTS LTD
Tracey Rowley
tracey.rowley@cpassessment.co.uk
01709 868181
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022197.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm)