Apprentice Groundworker

MARLEY CONSTRUCTION LTD

Doncaster (DN7 6NJ)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 9 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 September 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable trade skills, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and build a rewarding long-term career in construction. At Marley Construction, you'll work on real projects, receive expert mentoring, and be part of a team committed to quality and professional development.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay may increase depending on the persons abilities

Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday – 7am-4pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 November 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

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

Slated House Farm
Stone Hill, Hatfield Woodhouse
Doncaster
DN7 6NJ

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

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Marley Construction Ltd, established in April 2018, specialises in Groundworks, Civil Engineering, and Project Management. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship, reliable service, and professional project delivery. Our commitment to excellence ensures every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

After this apprenticeship

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

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@cpassessments.co.uk

01709 868181

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054330.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 9 October 2026 at 11:59pm)