Level 2 Apprentice Groundworker (Fleet) SOUTHEAST CENTRE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LTD

Would suit anyone that enjoys manual labour and using basic equipment. You will work in all weathers but the range of work will be interesting as it will include; foundations, service trenches and ducts, paving, retaining walls and landscaping.

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Closing date: 10 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,979.20 to £23,200.32

    A travel Bursary is available to help the apprentice to get to and from work. Value £25/week.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    07.30 to 17.30, Mon-Fri (summer time hours). 08.00 to 16.30, Mon-Fri (winter time hours). At this time no evenings or weekends expected.

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 May 2024

  • Date posted

    18 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000245763

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • 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 manually 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

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Groundwork Apprenticeship Standard
  • If required Level 2 Functional Skills in maths or English
  • Day release for all online theory work
  • Monthly one to one training with tutor for a full day on-site

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Once the apprenticeship has been completed the apprentice can expect to work full time as an experienced groundworker but they may also look at opportunites to progress as a setting out engineer or a Civil Engineering Management qualification

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English, Science (Grade 4 to 9) Desired

Things to consider

This is a physically demanding role but all heavy lifting will be aided by machinery. Expect to be working outdoors all the time in various weather conditions.

About the employer

CoTrain is a program under SECBE . As a shared apprenticeship scheme and a Flexible Job Apprenticeship Agency partly funded by CITB to provide a route into industry for anyone wishing to complete an apprenticeship. We employ and mentor the apprentice and place them with our construction partners and colleges to gain the correct experience & skills to complete their qualifications.

Employer

SOUTHEAST CENTRE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LTD

Address

GU51 5HS

GU51 5HS

Contact

Molly albone

molly@secbe.org.uk

07853282490

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Training

Training provider

MULTI TRADES TRAINING LTD

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Groundworker

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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