Groundworks Apprenticeship

Start your career with Kilnbridge as a Groundworks Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience working on major construction projects, earn while you learn, and develop industry-recognised skills alongside experienced professionals. If you're hardworking, eager to learn Kilnbridge can help you build the foundations for your future.

What you'll do

As a Groundworks Apprentice, you will support site teams with a range of groundwork activities, including:

• Site preparation and setting up work areas
• Assisting with excavation and trenching works
• Installing drainage systems and underground services
• Concreting, kerbing and paving works
• Learning how to use construction tools and equipment safely
• Supporting the installation of foundations and sub-structures
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Following health, safety and environmental procedures at all times

Training

You will work towards a:

Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard

Training will be delivered through a combination of on-site learning and attendance one week a month at Kilnbridge's chosen apprenticeship provider.

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will undergo further development opportunities, including plant operations, specialist groundwork activities and supervisory qualifications.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)
• Essential: CSCS Card, Labour (grade Green)

Things to consider

Other things to consider:

• This is a physically demanding role.
• Work is primarily carried out outdoors on construction sites.
• Travel to different project locations may be required.
• Applicant must be committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Benefits

Kilnbridge offer the following for a successful applicant:

• 20 days annual leave a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount service
• Free financial advice with a professional
• Mental health and well-being support
• Employee Owned Trust yearly bonus
• Work social events

About the employer

Kilnbridge is the UK's leading structures specialist, known for delivering some of the country's most complex and iconic construction and infrastructure projects taking shape in the UK.

We combine technical excellence with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, ensuring every project responds not only to immediate needs, but to future demands.

Kilnbridge comprises four distinct operational business, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that our clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address our clients' needs across the entire lifecycle of a structure.

Our expertise encompasses all materials and spans reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, and complex structural alterations. In short, we design, build, adapt, repair and protect our clients' structures.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Groundworker (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 07:30am to 5:30pm with two half hour breaks. There may be some Saturday shifts available from 07:30am to 1:00pm.
• Start date: 7 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year