Apprentice Groundworker
WALKER CONSTRUCTION (U.K.) LIMITED
Buckinghamshire (MK18 2LB)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 May 2026
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Summary
Jumpstart your career in the construction industry with Walker Construction (U.K.) Limited, as a Groundworker Apprentice! As a Groundworker Apprentice, you'll work under the direction and guidance of an experienced supervisor, getting involved in a range of construction projects from start to finish.
- Wage
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£21,621.60 a year
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Annual Salary
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 17:00.
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 30 August 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
Apprentices must be aged 18 or over to meet the employer's industry standards.
Taster of the role:
- Installation, maintenance and removal of temporary safety barriers, including any signage and/or lighting
- Installation of foul and surface water drainage systems
- Reinstating ground conditions in a range of materials to include grass, concrete and block
- Lay and finish concrete slabs in accordance with working instructions
- Operate tools, equipment and machinery in a safe manner •
- Attend college on a day-release basis, and undertake any additional training as requested
- Take part in the apprentice review process
- Follow health & safety policy and procedures, including the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed
- Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, customers and managers
We may close this ad sooner than the specified closing date.
Where you'll work
Unit 1 Verney Junction Business Park
Verney Junction
Winslow
Buckinghamshire
MK18 2LB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES 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 at Milton Keynes College, where you'll be studying one day a week! Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll enjoy expert mentors and trainers who will guide you every step of the way. Hands-on learning with real-world feedback to help you grow. Modern facilities equipped with the latest tech and resources, and so much more! Plus, you'll earn your CSCS Card, CITB Level 1 Site Safety Plus, and Plant Banksman certifications!
Requirements
Essential qualifications
“GCSE” in:
- “Maths” (grade 9-4)
- “English” (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication
- Team Work
Other requirements
Applicants must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years. Please also ensure you are able to travel to both Milton Keynes and the place of work before applying.
About this employer
Walker Construction is a multi-disciplined construction company operating throughout the UK. Founded in 1964 by three Walker brothers, Walker Construction is a family business at its core. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, provide opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress and work with our supply chain to promote the very best working practices as well as caring for the environment in which we work.
After this apprenticeship
By completing further on-the-job training once becoming qualified, you can become a skilled Groundworker. This can then lead to supervisor roles, becoming a General Foreman, then eventually a Site Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033086.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)