Groundworks Apprenticeship LVL2

BRANDWELLS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED

Apsham Grange, Dawlish, Exeter, Tiverton

Closes in 14 days (Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 June 2026

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Summary

Start your construction career with a Groundworks Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn on real construction sites, gaining hands-on experience in drainage, foundations, paving and site preparation, while working towards a recognised qualification and a long-term, stable career with progression opportunities. 

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

7

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

  • Work on construction and civil engineering sites from start to finish
  • Prepare groundworks: drainage, concreting, paving, roads & utilities
  • Follow health, safety and environmental rules at all times
  • Use hand tools, power tools and basic setting-out equipment
  • Work as part of a team with supervisors and other trades
  • Learn practical groundwork skills on live sites 

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Phase 3, Apsham Grange, EX3 0BZ
  • 1 Gatehouse Barns, Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, EX7 0EN
  • Badger Way, Cranbrook, Exeter, EX5 7FN
  • Sherwood, Blundells Road, Tiverton, EX16 4NB

Training

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

Training provider

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

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

Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Functional Skills in:

English & Maths (grade Lvl2)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

A driver's license is preferred for this role, but not essential.

About this employer

Greenlight Safety & Training is an Independent Apprenticeship Provider based in Plymouth. 

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Ongoing career development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Kieron Rollason

krollason@greenlightsc.co.uk

07456 638368

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037158.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm)