Level 2 Groundworks Apprenticeship

Groundworkers are the first contractors to begin work on a construction site. They work closely with all construction trades, such as bricklayers, and plant operatives, to prepare the site ready for building works to begin.

You will receive a site safety briefing and a schedule of work for the day and be expected to work as part of a team to complete tasks set for that project.

You will undertake a variety of tasks such as:

Foundations, hard landscaping and earth works Concreting Traditional drainage and pipe laying Benching, channelling manholes and gullies Road works, laying kerbs, paving Surfacing and tarmac laying Utility ducting and laying Use of plant/machinery Steel fixing and piling

In order to work on site you will be required to sit a Health and Safety Operative test to gain your CSCS card. This will be organised by McDermotts.

Training:

You will be trained on site by our staff and also attend up to 12 block weeks of training at Salutem in Aston, B6 5RS to gain a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship standard.

Training Outcome:

After successful completion of the apprenticeship we would hope to employ you within our business permanantly on our Derby site as a groundworker with the potential to progress to team leader, site supervisor and beyond.

Employer Description:

Established in 1994, our business has grown and developed to include a range of groundworks and civil engineering activities which provide continuity of service and assurance for our customers throughout their project.

Although you may never get to see a lot of what we do, we’re proud that many of the places you visit and roads you drive on, have our name underneath them.

Working Hours :
You will be working on a construction site, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness