Groundworker Apprentice

TANGENT PLANT HIRE LTD

WISBECH (PE13 1JE)

Closes on Friday 24 July 2026

Posted on 18 June 2026

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Summary

Start your career in construction as a Groundworker Apprentice. You’ll gain hands-on experience in site preparation, drainage, concreting and excavation while working towards a recognised qualification. Earn while you learn, develop practical skills and build a rewarding career with experienced industry professionals.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm. Working on construction sites and attending training as part of the apprenticeship programme.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 6 August 2026

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

  • Assist with site preparation and clearance before construction work begins
  • Dig trenches and excavations for foundations, drainage and utilities
  • Help install drainage systems, pipes and underground services
  • Prepare and lay concrete, kerbs, paving and other groundwork materials
  • Operate and maintain hand tools and small plant equipment safely
  • Load, unload and move materials around the site
  • Follow health, safety and environmental procedures at all times
  • Work alongside experienced groundworkers to learn industry skills and techniques
  • Keep work areas clean, tidy and organised
  • Attend college or training sessions as part of the apprenticeship programme

Where you'll work

2 SOUTH BRINK PLACE
WISBECH
PE13 1JE

Training

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

Training provider

CITB

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking

About this employer

Tangent Plant Hire Ltd is a construction company delivering high-quality groundwork, civil engineering and plant hire services across a range of commercial and residential projects. We are committed to developing the next generation of skilled construction professionals by providing hands-on training, support and career progression opportunities within a safe and professional working environment.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time Groundworker position
  • Further development could include gaining additional plant and machinery qualifications, becoming a skilled Groundworker or Site Supervisor

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITB

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037882.

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Closes on Friday 24 July 2026