UPPER BUCKOVER FARM, BUCKOVER, WOTTON UNDER EDGE, GL12 8DZ
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Summary
As the successful apprentice, you will undertake an Apprenticeship in Groundworks to include assessments of the skills, knowledge and behaviours of a Groundworker. Over 18’s only due to all our sites being high risk. A driving licence and car are preferable as you must be able to get to the site in a safe and timely manner.
Hours 45 hours, Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day with 1 x paid ½ hour break and 1 x ½ unpaid break. 45.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 08 September 2025
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 6
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
General groundwork duties as required but not limited to:
Laying drainage
Kerb laying
Concreting and laying tarmac
Safe use of tools, plant and materials having due regard for your own safety
Wearing PPE
Maintaining the safety of others in accordance with the HASAWA
Follow and adhere to company policy and procedures
Promote and maintain an active approach to health & safety in respect of yourself, colleagues and customers
Where you’ll work
UPPER BUCKOVER FARM BUCKOVER WOTTON UNDER EDGE GL12 8DZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Your training plan
Groundworkers Level 2
To prepare construction sites by setting up groundworks such as drainage, concreting, and foundations, combining on-site experience.
City of Bristol College
Off Site in its entirety
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Other requirements
Working outdoors in all climates Lifting of heavy objects Moving around different sites
About this company
Every part of the groundworks process falls under our umbrella. We will be the first in, starting with site preparation and then meeting key dates for drainage, foundations, and floor slabs, wrapping up with the external works for clients in the commercial, education leisure, health and blue light sectors. We supply all the management, engineering, plant, labour, and materials for our groundworks, utilising our internal team and strong ties to local suppliers.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time employment
Plant training and certification
Ongoing training and career development if desired
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLUM (SW) LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322839.