Groundworks Apprenticeship
KILNBRIDGE STRUCTURES LTD
Oxfordshire (OX11 7HJ)
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026
Posted on 24 September 2026
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Summary
Start your career with Kilnbridge as a Groundworks Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience working on major construction projects, earn while you learn, and develop industry-recognised skills alongside experienced professionals. If you're hardworking, eager to learn Kilnbridge can help you build the foundations for your future.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Apprentice are eligible for a quarterly pay increase, subject to attendance, punctuality and apprenticeship assignments being up to date.
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 07:30am to 5:30pm with two half hour breaks. There may be some Saturday shifts available from 07:30am to 1:00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 December 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
As a Groundworks Apprentice, you will support site teams with a range of groundwork activities, including:
- Site preparation and setting up work areas
- Assisting with excavation and trenching works
- Installing drainage systems and underground services
- Concreting, kerbing and paving works
- Learning how to use construction tools and equipment safely
- Supporting the installation of foundations and sub-structures
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Following health, safety and environmental procedures at all times
Where you'll work
Kilnbridge Purchas Road
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7HJ
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
You will work towards a:
Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard
Training will be delivered through a combination of on-site learning and attendance one week a month at Kilnbridge's chosen apprenticeship provider.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
CSCS Card in:
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
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Other things to consider:
- This is a physically demanding role.
- Work is primarily carried out outdoors on construction sites.
- Travel to different project locations may be required.
- Applicant must be committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
About this employer
Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, known for delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic construction and infrastructure projects taking shape in the UK.
We combine technical excellence with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, ensuring every project responds not only to immediate needs, but to future demands.
Kilnbridge comprises four distinct operational business, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that our clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address our clients’ needs across the entire lifecycle of a structure.
Our expertise encompasses all materials and spans reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, and complex structural alterations. In short, we design, build, adapt, repair and protect our clients’ structures.
https://www.kilnbridge.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Kilnbridge offer the following for a successful applicant:
- 20 days annual leave a year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount service
- Free financial advice with a professional
- Mental health and well-being support
- Employee Owned Trust yearly bonus
- Work social events
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will undergo further development opportunities, including plant operations, specialist groundwork activities and supervisory qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055367.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026