Ground Worker Apprentice

Duties to include but are not limited to:

Excavation and Digging: Assist in digging trenches, foundations, and other excavations as required for various construction projects Site Preparation: Help prepare and clear construction sites by removing debris, vegetation, or any obstructions that may hinder the building process Laying Foundations: Assist with the installation of foundations, concrete slabs, and other structural groundwork components Drainage Installation: Support the installation of drainage systems, including trenches for pipes and other related tasks Concrete Work: Assist in mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete for footings, floors, and other construction elements Paving and Roadwork: Help lay paving stones, flags, or other materials for driveways, paths, roads, and other external surfaces Levelling and Surface Preparation: Use levelling tools and other equipment to ensure surfaces are even and properly prepared for construction Site Safety: Follow all health and safety guidelines on-site, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and the team Advocating our Companies 5 of 5 H&S Core Values Material Handling: Help load, unload, and transport materials such as bricks, stones, and sand to and from the worksite Tool Operation and Maintenance: Learn to operate and maintain various construction tools and equipment, such as diggers, mixers, and compactors Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior groundworkers and construction teams, taking instruction and assisting with tasks as required Cleaning and Tidying: Ensure the work area is kept clean and organised, removing waste materials and ensuring tools are properly stored Observing and learning how to tie and install steel reinforcing Observing and learning how to install formwork pans Observing and learning how to pour concrete inside the installed formwork Observing and learning how to set out for foundations Learning how to set out for drainage Learning how to read site drawings

Training:
You will be working towards a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship standard. If your English and maths aren't at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent, you may also need to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills You will receive support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor You will be required to attend Bicton College on a fortnightly basis

Training Outcome:

After completing this apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position at D&P, with further training this could then lead onto progressing to a Supervisory, Foreman or Site Management role.

Alternatively, you may wish to progress to a higher level apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

D& P Reinforcements have been in business for nearly 30 years and have progressively grown over the years taking on larger and larger projects.  It is a family run business with a large emphasis on wanting to take on and nurture people that want to learn and grow with the business.

D&P Reinforcements are reinforced structure specialists that also carrying out civil engineering and groundworks projects.  This can include large projects such as hotels and apartments or smaller projects such as reinforced concrete bases, reinforced concrete retaining walls, installation of footings, drainage, kerbs.  Operating plant (dumpers, rollers, 360 excavators) as needed.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm, with an hour break split into 15 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes for lunch, and 15 minutes in the afternoon. Half an hour of break time is paid.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience