Groundworker Apprentice

Join an established civil engineering as a Groundworker Apprentice. Gain hands on experience in ground preparation, drainage, concrete works, kerbing, and much more while working towards a recognised qualification. The role involves outdoor work, travel, and regular stays away, with full training, PPE and workwear provided.

What you'll do

The apprentice will work alongside experienced groundworkers and site teams, assisting with ground preparation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, and general civil engineering works. The week will combine practical site experience with apprenticeship training. Duties will include preparing tools and materials, maintaining a safe and tidy work area and following site instructions. The role involves early starts, physical outdoor work, travel and regular Monday to Friday stays away.

Training

App L2 ST0513 (388) Groundworker (HC) BPC Grow for Apprentices programme You will receive training as part of a day release and block release program which will be clearly articulated by the College.

After the apprenticeship

Progression to full-time employment.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Able to work as part of a team
• Comfortable with outdoor work
• Honest
• Reliable
• Respectful to others
• Responsible
• Willing to learn
• Cat B Driving Licence

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English & Maths (grade 2 or above)

Things to consider

You will be required to apply to The College and attend an academic interview.

About the employer

Suttle Projects Ltd is an established family owned piling and civil engineering company delivering projects across the rail, highways, coastal, marine and environmental sectors. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to build long term careers within the construction industry.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Groundworker (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 48 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 5.00pm.
• Start date: 1 December 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £19,968 a year