Groundworks apprentice

GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD

Bruton (BA10 0FA)

Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 September 2026

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Summary

Start your career in construction with a Groundworks Apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience in excavation, drainage, foundations and site work while working towards a recognised qualification. Learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable skills and build a rewarding career in groundworks.

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 to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 November 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

  • Assist with excavation, digging and preparing ground for construction.
  • Learn how to install drainage, pipes and other underground services.
  • Assist with foundations, concrete work and general groundworks.
  • Use hand tools and basic construction equipment safely.
  • Learn to read site plans and follow instructions from experienced workers.
  • Help prepare and maintain the work site.
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Work as part of a team alongside experienced groundworkers.
  • Develop practical skills while completing their apprenticeship training.

Where you'll work

1 Cogley Road
Bruton
BA10 0FA

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Founded in 1973, Brandwells Construction is an established groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in Bristol. The company has grown into one of the leading groundworks contractors in the South West and South Wales, employing over 300 site operatives. Its work includes housing infrastructure, foundations, earthworks and reinforced concrete construction.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Start as a Groundworks Apprentice and gain practical, on-site experience.
  • Progress to a qualified Groundworker once the apprenticeship is completed.
  • Develop specialist skills in drainage, concrete, foundations and civil engineering.
  • Take on greater responsibility as an experienced Groundworker.
  • Progress into roles such as Chargehand, Supervisor or Site Manager.
  • Gain additional qualifications and training to support long-term career development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

ffoy@greenlightsc.co.uk

01174320030

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055526.

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Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)