Apprentice Groundworker Level 2

C3 CONSTRUCTION LTD

WHETSTONE (LE8 6EP)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 November 2026

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Summary

We offer the perfect foundation for a rewarding career in construction, with no experience needed. Over 18 months, you’ll work on live house-building sites alongside experienced groundworkers, gaining practical skills and learning the trade on the job, complemented by specialist training at the NHBC’s purpose-built hub.

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, 07:30 - 16:30. Winter months (Nov-Feb) may differ slightly.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 March 2027

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

  • Site preparation — clearing land, marking out work areas and supporting initial groundworks
  • Excavation — digging trenches for foundations, drainage and utilities
  • Concrete and surfacing — assisting with laying concrete, kerbs, paving and other hard‑surface materials
  • Drainage installation — helping install pipes and ducting.
  • Tools and machinery — using hand tools and small plant under supervision
  • Materials handling — loading, unloading and organising materials
  • Following instructions from supervisors and working to site plans
  • Maintaining a clean, safe working environment
  • Adhering to all health and safety requirements

Where you'll work

TUDORGATE
GRANGE BUSINESS PARK
ENDERBY ROAD
WHETSTONE
LE8 6EP

Training

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

Training provider

NHBC SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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 delivered at the NHBC Lichfield Hub, Ivison Way, Curborough, Lichfield WS13 8ES
  • Around 1 week in every 7 for a 1 week block release (2 weeks at the start of the course) starting March 2027

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3/D)
  • Maths (grade 3/D)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Obtainig a CSCS card before going on site (we can help with this).

About this employer

Established in 2003, C3 Construction has grown to become one of the leading groundwork and civil engineering contractors in the Midlands. Building a solid reputation within the industry, C3 Construction provides groundworks and infrastructure for national house builders and commercial clients.

At C3 Construction we have a commitment to a true ‘customer-first’ approach, which is embedded across the business. We pride ourselves on forging long-term relationships with our suppliers, customers and employees. 

http://www.c3construction.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).

  • Groundworker
  • Plant Operator
  • Site Foreman (with further training)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C3 CONSTRUCTION LTD

Carla Fountain

recruit@c3construction.co.uk

01162764006

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062895.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:59pm)