Formwork Apprenticeship

KILNBRIDGE STRUCTURES LTD

Brackley (NN13 5GJ)

Closes on Friday 1 January 2027

Posted on 11 November 2026

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Summary

Embarking on an apprenticeship with Kilnbridge to begin a rewarding career in the construction industry with a respected, forward‑thinking organisation known for delivering complex and iconic projects. As an apprentice, you will follow a structured development plan and receive ongoing guidance from a dedicated career mentor. 

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Formworker (level 2)
Hours
17 years old: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 15:30. 40-hours, inclusive of an hour break each day. 18 years old+: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:30. 45-hours, not including up to an hour break each day.

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 30 January 2027

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

As an Apprentice formworker, you’ll be learning how to prepare, install, and manage all stages of formwork and falsework — the temporary wooden or metal frameworks that shape and support concrete structures during construction.

Typically, you will work within a larger team on construction projects, and, in the fullness of time, you will be able to interpret contract information, drawings and specifications, in order to assemble and install the components correctly.

Where you'll work

EKFB HS2 Shaft
Radstone Village Road
Brackley
NN13 5GJ

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

Formworker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Communicate in a clear and appropriate manner (verbal, written, body language). Adjusts communication to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
  • Apply general workplace health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking construction formworking/falseworking activities.
  • Practice safe working techniques for moving, lifting and handling traditional and proprietary formwork system; which will include working at heights and using access equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of planning and able to undertake different methods of construction used to build structures productively. Competent to read, interpret and apply information from drawings, specifications and construction information.
  • Takes ownership of allocated projects and effectively manages own time.
  • Use a range of methods used to communicate workplace requirements effectively and demonstrate how key personnel should communicate effectively within a team.
  • Form and assemble horizontal and vertical formwork as per design drawings and repair, erect and strike formworking.
  • Erect, Strike formwork/ falsework and its components for a range of applications including wall, slabs/bases, columns, beams and precast units to support concrete.
  • Competent to safely use, store and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.

Training schedule

Level 2 Formworker Apprenticeship Standard:

NVQ Level 2 in Formworks

You will work on one of our 'live' projects and receive training from a recognised provider either one day a week or on a block release.

More training information

CSCS Card required. If you do not have a CSCS card your application will be rejected.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

The minimum age is 17 due to site restrictions and insurance implications. Candidates need to have a CSCS card.

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)

After this apprenticeship

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

Once you have achieved your level 2 qualification you will have the opportunity to progress on to the next level. Ultimately this depends on the individuals work ethic and drive to succeed. Successful apprentice can progress into supervisory or management role within Kilnbridge.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KILNBRIDGE STRUCTURES LTD

HR Department

apprenticeships@kilnbridge.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063837.

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Closes on Friday 1 January 2027