Apprentice Groundworker - Volker Stevin

We were founded in the UK in 1934 by our Dutch parent company and have remained part of the same privately-owned organisation ever since.  Today, with a head office in Preston, Lancashire but with bases and offices across the UK, we work more closely than ever before with our four UK sister companies. We share a common culture, identity, management systems and digital construction approach as we use our respective engineering skills to collaboratively deliver multidisciplinary projects for major clients. Being part of privately owned VolkerWessels group provides us with considerable financial stability as well as access to a wide range of technologies and specialist skills through our We combine know-how with technical expertise to deliver for our clients.

As an apprentice groundworker you will;

·         Clear and tidy the construction site.

·         Dig trenches for foundations.

·         Set up sites including putting up barriers, safety signs and huts.

·         Provide evacuation support.

·         Interpreting the use of drawings and specifications.

·         Laying pavements, kerbs and driveways

·         Removing drainage and pipework systems.

·         Operating plant machinery, such as excavators and dumper trucks.

·         Preparing the ground/ foundations to allow construction to begin.

·         Redirecting waterways and connecting pipes with existing pipework.

*We take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and successful appointment to this role will depend on the results of relevant checks*

Training:

As a new starter on our groundworks training programme you will begin on an 8 week paid pre apprenticeship. You will attend the training centre for 4 weeks and trial on-site for the remaining 4.

Following success in this period you will move onto an employment contract with Volkerstevin and undertake the Groundworks Level 2 apprenticeship programme with Fareham College at our Civil Engineering Training Campus campus in Lee on Solent. 

The apprenticeship is delivered on a block release model where you will spend one week attending CETC, and then back out for usually 3 weeks with your employer.  You will also be required to achieve Functional skills Maths and English as part of the programme if you havent already.

Training Outcome:

Successful applicants should expect to secure a permanent role within groundworks at the end of the training programme. Volkerstevin will also provide ongoing professional development and training to support career ambitions.

Employer Description:
VolkerStevin is an industry-leading engineering business, recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors with a well-earned reputation for delivering technically challenging projects in complex operational environments. We draw on our specialist capabilities to deliver truly integrated, multidisciplinary infrastructure solutions.

Working Hours :
Usually Monday to Friday, 8:30am -4:30pm. Exact hours of working on site will be discussed upon application

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness