Groundworker apprentice

NUGENT BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD

GLOUCESTER (GL1 2EP)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 October 2025

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in the construction industry, working on a wide variety of projects across the UK. The role will involve supporting our experienced team on groundwork activities, including site preparation, drainage, concreting and other tasks that form the foundations of domestic and commercial projects.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Hours can vary but will predominantly be within Monday-Friday 06:00- 18:00 With the option to carry out overtime

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 17 October 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Your duties will include:

  •  Assisting with site preparation and set-up
  • Carrying out groundwork activities such as digging, concreting and laying slabs
  • Using and maintaining tools and equipment under supervision
  • Supporting the team in keeping the site clean, safe and organised
  • Working away from home when required as projects are located across the UK

Where you'll work

NORTH WAREHOUSE
GLOUCESTER DOCKS
GLOUCESTER
GL1 2EP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

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

  • Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard Level 2
  • Apprentices will attend college on block release
  • Theory lessons will be reinforced in the workplace and practical skills will be practiced and enhanced in college and the workplace
  • This can be supported by some remote delivery if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 1)
  • Maths (grade 1)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Sites will be in various places across the country

About this employer

Nugent Building Contractors is a well-established construction company specialising in private home renovations, new build and commercial works including pub refurbishment. We work across both domestic and commercial projects, delivering high quality workmanship with attention to detail and a strong focus on client satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to creating spaces that are built to last, whether transforming family homes or completing large scale refurbishments for well known brands.

Company benefits

You are entitled to 28 days’ paid holiday per year, inclusive of bank and public holidays. If your employment begins or ends partway through the year, your entitlement will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

GC Employer Training and Apprenticeships

Apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk

0345 155 2020

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344548.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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