Level 2 Apprentice Groundworker

• Apprentice groundworker for a prestigious new project at the Oxford Science Park
• Working with the civil engineering contractor on a range of ground working activities

What you will do

• Installation of underground ducts, chambers and drainage
• Installation of soils and fill materials
• Construction of concrete slabs and footings
• Installation of mature trees and planting

Training

• Level 2 Groundwork Apprenticeship Standard

• If required Level 2 Functional Skills in maths or English

• 1 day a week virtual classroom

• Approx every 6 weeks mobile classroom will visit site for a full day of 1 to 1 practical work with tutor

• This training provider visits site to conduct practical work

• All theory is taught on line once a week

After the apprenticeship

Once the apprenticeship has been completed, the apprentice can expect to work full-time as an experienced groundworker. They may also look at opportunities to progress as a setting out engineer or a Civil Engineering Management qualification.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Maths, English, Science (grade 4 to 9)

Things to consider

This is a physically demanding role, but all heavy lifting will be aided by machinery. Expect to be working outdoors all the time in various weather conditions.

About the employer

CoTrain is a program under SECBE . As a shared apprenticeship scheme and a Flexible Job Apprenticeship Agency partly funded by CITB to provide a route into industry for anyone wishing to complete an apprenticeship. We employ and mentor the apprentice and place them with our construction partners and colleges to gain the correct experience & skills to complete their qualifications.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Groundworker (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: MULTI TRADES TRAINING LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 39 hours a week. Working week: Monday- Friday, 07.30- 17.30, summertime hours. Monday- Friday, 08.00- 16.30, wintertime hours. At this time, no evenings or weekends expected.
• Start date: 4 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,224 to £25,775.88 a year