Groundworker Apprentice

JJH BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD

Chorley (PR7 5HT)

Closes on Tuesday 15 September 2026

Posted on 31 July 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career with JJH Building Contractors Ltd. Gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled professionals on social housing projects across the Northwest while earning a recognised qualification. Learn valuable trade skills and, on successful completion, you could secure a full-time role with our team.

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 8:00am-4:30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 October 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 experienced groundworkers on site.
  • Prepare and clear work areas.
  • Dig trenches and foundations.
  • Lay kerbs, paving and drainage.
  • Load, unload and move materials and tools.
  • Operate hand and power tools safely.
  • Follow health and safety procedures.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Learn practical groundworks skills while completing your apprenticeship qualification.

Where you'll work

Blainscough Works
Blainscough Lane, Coppull
Chorley
PR7 5HT

Training

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

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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

Training will take place at Wigan and Leigh College in block release, 1 week in every 6 weeks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3)
  • Maths (grade 3)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

JJH Building Contractors Ltd. is a trusted housing maintenance company providing repair, maintenance, and improvement services to social housing providers across the Northwest.

We specialise in a wide range of building trades.

We are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and safe working practices. As an apprentice with JJH Building Contractors, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and start a rewarding career in the construction industry while working on real projects within local communities.

http://Jjhbuilders.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Our aim is to develop skilled tradespeople who will continue to grow with our business, and we are proud to offer successful apprentices the opportunity to become full-time members of our workforce upon completion of their training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Caroline Bennett

c.bennett@wigan-leigh.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045786.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 15 September 2026