Groundworker Apprenticeship
TRULAND CONSTRUCTION LTD
HEREFORD (HR4 9RJ)
Closes on Friday 3 July 2026
Posted on 20 May 2026
Contents
Summary
A great opportunity to work for an established construction company with years of experience within the industry. You will work under the direction and guidance of an experienced supervisor, getting involved in a range of construction projects from start to finish.
- Wage
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£17,680 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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Regular hours are Monday – Friday on site 8am – 4:30pm.
We also carry out work on Saturdays and Sundays when required.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
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 the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site, and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place. They continue their work throughout the construction phase, working with all on-site construction trades, such as bricklayers and plant operatives, up to and including the final completion activities of the project. Their work includes setting out and preparing the sub-surfaces ready for the structural work to begin, installing drainage systems, concreting, constructing roads and pathways and carrying out the finished hard landscaping. Groundworkers are able to transfer between heavy construction and civil engineering sites as well as house buildings, commercial buildings and general building sites. Groundworkers work for all types of construction companies, from small subcontractors to large main contractors.
The principles of health, safety, welfare and environmentally responsible work practices and how they must be applied in relation to the work, self and to others, including understanding the principles of risk assessments.
Basic awareness of environmental and health hazards e.g. Japanese knotweed, asbestos. How to identify contaminated ground conditions and the procedures for working safely on it.
Basic principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM), drawings, method statements, manufacturers’ information, work schedules and specifications.
Technology including key factors and systems of work appropriate to different work environments and industry sectors (e.g. civil engineering, private residential, commercial).
The differences between modern and traditional construction methods and the physical and environmental factors when undertaking construction work and their potential impacts.
The techniques to handle and move loads manually and with mechanical aids including guiding the movement of articulated vehicles, plant and machinery using hand signals, hand signalling equipment and verbal/electronic communication equipment and storing resources safely and securely.
Why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used when undertaking groundworks (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE)).
The principles and methods of working within confined space work.
Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
Establishing work area protection.
Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services providing temporary works, including excavation support.
The basic principles of internal/external drainage and ducting systems.
Measuring, marking, cutting and installing geo membranes to stabilise soil.
Reinstating excavations and ground surface finishes, including installing street ironworks.
Where you'll work
THE FOREGATES HOLMER
HEREFORD
HR4 9RJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALSALL 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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More training information
When applying for this role, you will be undertaking a Level 2 Groundworker Qualification.
This will be taught in a two-week block release every two to three months at Construction College Midlands based in Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
Working away is required from time to time.
About this employer
Truland Construction Ltd.
Specialist Civil Engineering & Groundworks Company
At Truland Construction Ltd, we don’t just see a site; we see the physical reality of the earth and the engineering required to master it. Defined by a quarter-century of heavy-duty heritage in civil engineering and groundworks, we provide the technical grit and engineering precision necessary to secure the most critical phases of your build.
Truland offers a rare duality of service: we provide the specialist depth of a subcontractor for major infrastructure, alongside the absolute accountability of a lead contractor for direct-to-client civils and groundworks packages. Operating across commercial, industrial, and high-stakes manufacturing environments, we thrive where others hesitate. From navigating live, high-pressure facilities to executing complex confined civils, our work is anchored in engineering-led precision.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time position available upon completing the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Samantha Loverock
sloverock@walsallcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032741.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 3 July 2026