Apprentice Road Marker/Groundworker
Sunderland City Council
Washington (NE37 1EQ)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 March 2026)
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
We have a strong commitment to apprentices and training, you will be provided with unparalleled support throughout the duration of your programme. Developing the skills you need for the job by working alongside experienced colleagues whilst gaining hands-on experience and working towards a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£16,939 a year
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First year - £8.78 per hour
Second year and beyond will then increase to £10.00 per hour if aged between 18-20 or £12.21 if aged 21and over
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (subject to change).
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
- Assist with carrying out all types of road marking duties, ensuring compliance with specification, quality standards, and in accordance with all current relevant codes of practice and legislation.
- Learn to be fully competent in the removal of road markings.
- Learn to be fully competent in applying road markings, including lines, letters, logos, etc.
- Learn to be fully competent in the removal and installation of road studs.
- Assist with erecting and dismantling temporary traffic management, including cones, signs, temporary traffic lights, barriers, etc.
- Assist with planning and organising work directly from drawings, specifications, or work instructions.
- Assist with measuring and marking out works in accordance with current TSRGD regs, and calculate and order materials as required.
Where you'll work
13 Parsons Road
Parsons Industrial Estate
Washington
NE37 1EQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERWENTSIDE 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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / C or above)
- Maths (grade 4 / C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Willingness to learn
- Interpersonal skills
- Awareness of Health & Safety
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible & adaptable approach
Other requirements
- You must be able to work outdoors in all weathers.
- A genuine interest in developing a career in Highways Maintenance.
About this employer
Sunderland is a city full of ambition, and Sunderland City Council is a brilliant place to grow your career. We’re passionate about creating the best possible environment for our employees, communities, and local businesses to thrive. With around 2,500 employees delivering a wide range of services across the city, we offer opportunities at every level and in many different areas. Whether you’re just starting out in employment or looking for your next challenge, every role plays a vital part in helping us provide excellent services for the people of Sunderland. Come and be part of something meaningful and help shape the future of our city.
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Apprentice_Road_Marker_Groundworker/291638 (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Access to Pension Scheme.
- 26 days leave + bank hols.
- Statutory & organisational sick. pay
- 3 days paid leave per year for voluntary work.
- Employee well-being support.
- Discounted public transport travel pass.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Paviour.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016666.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 March 2026)
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