Groundworker Apprentice

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 company's 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 framework 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.

You will receive support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.

You will be required to attend Bicton College on a block release basis.

Training Outcome:

A qualified Groundworker could expect to be able to progress to a Supervisory, Foreman or Site Management role with the right progressive training and experience, project dependant.

Employer Description:
Reinforced structure specialists 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 and kerbs. Operating plant (dumpers, rollers, 360 excavators) as needed. The company has 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. The company works predominantly within the South West of England. D&P is an expanding family run business, which will offer the successful applicant vast opportunities to learn a wide variety of skills in all aspects of the business, feel part of a motivated and supportive family business with opportunities to progress quickly due to the size of the business.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm with an hour break split into 15 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes for lunch and 15 minutes in the afternoon. 30 minutes of lunch break is paid.

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