Apprentice Groundworker

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

Training:
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

Training Outcome:

We always try to promote from within wherever possible, so, for a hardworking individual who works to a high standard, there may be future opportunities to progress within the company once the apprenticeship is completed.

Employer Description:
MDS Civil Engineering Ltd. From Inception to Conclusion. Specialists in Groundwork and Civil Engineering, Housing, Commercial and Infrastructure, we get involved from viabilities, land purchase, design and construction. Utilising the latest cut and fill programmes and digitised taking off systems produces a comprehensive bill of quantities from a fully computerised estimating package. Advice is given at an early stage to minimise construction costs and produce the best end result.

Working 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.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Hardworking,Listening Skills,Willing to Learn