Groundworks Apprenticeship

Preparing and setting out construction sites, interpreting design drawings and specifications Excavating trenches, installing drainage systems, ducting, and ironworks (e.g., gully grates, access covers) Mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete; constructing kerbs, patios, and paving Installing stabilisation systems like geo-membranes; providing temporary works and excavation support Restoring surfaces, laying pathways, and supporting vehicle and machinery movement on site Complying with health, safety, and environmental procedures (e.g., hazard identification, PPE use, and risk assessments)

Training:

Workplace: With employers in and around Cornwall 
Training: Delivered at our Plympton, Plymouth training centre
(Attendance is required for 2 days every 2 weeks – employer transport support may be available.)

Training Outcome:

Completing the apprenticeship opens the door to roles such as groundworker or civil engineering operative, with further advancement possible into:

Plant operative roles (with additional training and licensing)
Site leadership like supervisor or foreman
Technical or managerial positions such as site manager, civil technician, or construction manager

Employer Description:
T & A Groundworks Ltd, founded in February 2023, is a family-run groundworks specialist based in Liskeard, Cornwall. We deliver end-to-end groundworks solutions across Cornwall, with a broad service offering that includes: Site preparation, excavation, earthmoving, footings, drainage, and demolition Driveways, patios, garden paths, landscaping, and walls Fencing, hard landscaping, septic tank installation, foundations, and more

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 7.00am - 4.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Logical,Initiative,Physical fitness