Groundwork Apprenticeship

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

• Work on construction and civil engineering sites from start to finish
• Prepare groundworks: drainage, concreting, paving, roads & utilities
• Follow health, safety and environmental rules at all times
• Use hand tools, power tools and basic setting-out equipment
• Work as part of a team with supervisors and other trades
• Learn practical groundwork skills on live sites

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

After the apprenticeship

• Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship
• Ongoing career development

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Things to consider

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

About the employer

Independent training Provider for Construction based in Bristol

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Groundworker (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 23 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year
• Other locations: Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8EQ