Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship MJL Contractors Ltd

MJL Contractors Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 2 Groundworker apprentice! This varied role will enable you to enhance your career, giving you valuable on-the-job experience whilst working towards an industry recognised qualification.

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Closing date: 01 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,728.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 Breaks – 10:00 – 10:30 and 1:00-1:30

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Feb 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000233001

  • Positions

    10 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Following all health and safety procedures
  • Clearing a construction site
  • Digging trenches for foundations
  • Setting up a site, putting up barriers, safety signs, huts, etc.
  • Laying pavements, kerbs and driveways
  • Concreting sites
  • Redirecting waterways and connecting pipes
  • Removing drainage and pipework systems
  • Operating plant machinery, such as excavators and dumper trucks
  • Preparing the ground/foundations
  • Providing excavation support to other construction professionals
  • Interpreting the use of drawings and specifications

The training you will be getting

The apprentice will complete a Level 2 Groundworker apprenticeship at our Bicton College campus. This may include Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Approximately one week in every six weeks will be at Bicton College. 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

The right candidate coul move into any number of roles in the industry following successful completion, such as:

- Higher-level Apprentice
- Groundworker
- Machine Operator
- Site Manager
- Contracts Manager


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Timekeeping

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential

Things to consider

Site Locations • Dawlish • Topsham • Crewkerne • Cranbrook – Exeter • Comeytrowe

About the employer

MJL Contractors Ltd are a Groundworks and Civil Engineering company with 22 years experience of working with house builders throughout the South West. We are proud of our excellent track record of quality workmanship and reliability; ensuring customers receive a positive and satisfying experience from start to finish. We will work together to: • Create clear and detailed action plans with customers; ensuring the clarity of customer requirements and maintaining dialog throughout • Provide a highly skilled professional workforce; to ensure quality throughout, protecting environments and people. • Ensure quality is regularly monitored and measured; to maintain consistent good practice, allowing us to evaluate our performance and protect our industry recognised record of excellence. • Measure performance and collect feedback; to ensure pro-active productivity and customer satisfaction. • Provide a dedicated Customer Service team at our head office; to ensure there is a central point of call to address any enquiries. • Maintain quality assurance throughout: MJL Contractor implements an Integrated Management System (IMS) based on all relevant legislation, regulations and industry based best practice. • We have established an Integrated Management System designed to comply with the requirements of ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO: 45001 -2018 Through the implementation of this integrated management system the company is committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of injury and ill health, providing a high quality service fully meeting customer requirements, preventing pollution and protecting the environment through a pro-active approach with all of our stakeholders and interested parties. by maintaining and exceeding the requirements set out in BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and BS EN ISO 45001

Employer

MJL Contractors Ltd

Address

Across Cornwall & Devon locations include

Dawlish, Topsham, Crewkerne, Cranbrook (Exeter) and Comeytrowe.

TR13 0EW

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Holly

01209 616452

Apprenticeship standard

Groundworker

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications


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