Groundworks Apprentice

J Coffey Construction Limited

Harrow (HA1 3QF)

Closes in 27 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 June 2026

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Summary

Kick‑start your career as a Groundworks Apprentice, getting hands‑on with foundations, concrete, drainage and kerbing while supporting key stages of construction. You’ll learn essential trade skills on real projects and play a vital role in preparing sites for safe, high‑quality build

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 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

Carry out varied tasks such as:

  • Preparing foundations
  • Concrete, drainage work
  • Kerbing, and general site preparation
  • This role supports multiple stages of construction

Where you'll work

93-95 Greenford Road
Harrow
HA1 3QF

Training

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

Training provider

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll spend one day each week at college completing your formal training
  • This gives you the technical knowledge and qualifications you need, while the rest of your week is spent gaining real, hands‑on experience on J Coffey projects

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

About this employer

J Coffey is a leading, family-owned construction group delivering high-quality services across the UK. With specialist divisions spanning Construction, Rail, Plant & Logistics. we support clients through every stage of project delivery. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, reliability, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As a growing business with a strong operational structure, we offer apprentices the chance to learn within a supportive, professional environment where no two days are the same.  

http://www.jcoffey.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Possible progression to advanced apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038318.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)