Apprentice Reinstatement Operative
NETWORK PLUS SERVICES LTD
Manchester (M28 1XW)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 23 October 2026)
Posted on 8 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Are you looking for a hands-on apprenticeship where you can earn while you learn? We’re looking for Apprentice Reinstatement Operatives to help restore roads, footpaths and surfaces following utility works. Gain practical skills, an industry-recognised qualification and start a long-term career in utilities with a supportive team.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Groundworker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm (hours may vary).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 8 months
- Positions available
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8
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
You will be doing the following;
• Learning how to safely reinstate roads, footpaths and other surfaces after utility works
• Preparing work areas, mixing and laying materials, compacting surfaces and completing finished reinstatement work
• Supporting safe site set-up, including signing, guarding and keeping work areas tidy
• Using hand tools, equipment and small plant safely under supervision
• Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality work for customers and local communities
Where you'll work
Network Plus Services Ltd Chaddock Lane
Worsley
Manchester
M28 1XW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PRESTON 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 within the workplace (various locations available), as well as attending Preston College once per week for the delivery of the apprenticeship.
Preston College is located at St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8UR.
Network Plus sites that apprentices will work are at; Worsley, Preston, Milnthorpe, Fazackerely.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade C/4 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Having a full valid UK driving licence is desirable.
About this employer
We design, build and maintain complex utility and infrastructure assets across water, power, gas and infrastructure. From planned capital works, to rapid-response delivery, we bring technical expertise, operational scale and local knowledge to each project.
We are a group of specialists that deliver infrastructure services, keeping communities connected and resilient. Working in partnership with the UK’s leading utility providers, we combine skilled people, strong governance and a safety-first culture to deliver reliably, even in the most challenging environments.
Sustainability underpins every stage of our work. We reduce environmental impact, support local communities and embed responsible practices across our supply chain – ensuring the infrastructure we deliver today strengthens resilience for tomorrow.
https://networkplus.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full-time employment and further development opportunities may be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PRESTON COLLEGE
Amanda Morey
amorey@preston.ac.uk
01772 225702
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054419.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 23 October 2026)
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