Summary
To learn all aspects of groundworks whilst working onsite with experienced operatives including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, curb laying, construction of driveways, as a brief outline of what you may be doing.
Annual wage
£16,640 a year
Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday shifts TBC from 7:30am - 5:00pm and 7:30am - 1:00pm Saturday if work is available. Hours over 40 per week will only be available to those 18+. Your breaks will be 10:00am - 10:20am and 1:00pm – 1:30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
6
Work
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
As part of this role you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute.
Groundworks Apprentice:
* To learn all aspects of groundworks whilst working onsite with experienced operatives including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, curb laying, construction of driveways as a brief outline of what you may be doing
* Groundworkers prepare a construction site for the shallow foundation of a new home/building
Main duties include:
* Removing sewage, redirecting waterways by flow or pumping, concreting the proposed site and laying both curbs and flagstones
* To work on site learning and assisting experienced groundworkers
* Duties will vary depending on what works are being carried out on site
* Day to day contact is Nicky Collins
Where you’ll work
19 Fourth Avenue
Bluebridge Industrial Estate
Halstead
CO9 2SY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground
* Conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
* Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
* Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
* Select the required resources including tools and fixtures
* Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
* Use and maintain power tools and equipment (including;. compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
* Gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
* Select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor
* Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting
* Install and test basic drainage and ducting
* Measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations
* Transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
* Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
* Install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
* Locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments
* Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres)
* Form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases
* Prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery
Your training plan
* As part of this role, you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute
* College attendance for this course will be 1 day per week at the Colchester Campus
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and maths (grade A*-E/9-2 or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Team working
* Physical fitness
* Hardworking
* Listening Skills
* Willing to Learn
Other requirements
The role is working outside and will involve working in all weathers