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. Adhering to H&S  Material Handling: Help load and unload materials 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 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. 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 Cornwall College Camborne on a weekly basis

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there might be opportunity to progress within the company

Employer Description:
MJL Group Ltd consists of three major branches: MJL Plant Hire (which focuses on machines like excavators and dumper trucks), MJL Homes (which focuses on building luxury homes in Cornwall), and MJL Contractors Ltd (The largest part of our industry, focuses on groundworks and civil infrastructure. Founded in 2001, the company has grown extremely in the past ten years to cover the entire southwest from Dorset to Cornwall and everywhere in between. With over 500+ employees, two offices in Scorrier and in Exeter, it has become one of the largest contractors in the region. We have a huge focus on internal growth, and training our own team to grow within the company. We are different from our competitors in our investment to employees and equipment. Recently, we have made a huge push to digitalise our company and update it to the modern world and modern construction. We are constantly investing in new H&S techniques making our sites extremely safe, and always hiring and buying state-of-the-art equipment for our teams to use. A job with MJL is a way to safeguard your career path for the future.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm (some flexibility is required on start and finish times as will depend on site).

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Physical fitness