Hillcrest, 22 Church Street
--, Towcester, NN12 8RA, NN12 8RA

Apprentice Groundworker

Salary: £17,500 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Thu 31 Jul 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Apprentice Groundworker

Summary

Are you ready to kickstart your career in construction as a Groundworker Apprentice? Join Moore Inspiration Ltd based in Milton Keynes and be part of an exciting journey from the ground up!

Annual wage: £17,500 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)

Hours
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 01 September 2025

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

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

You'll work throughout the construction phase, working with all on-site trades, such as bricklayers and plant operatives, up to and including the final completion activities of the project. 

What You'll Do: 

Set out and prepare areas for construction - measuring, marking, cutting and installing geo-membranes to stabilise soil. 

Help with drainage systems - Basic principles of internal/external drainage and ducting systems.

Participate in concrete work - Gauging, mixing, placing, compacting and finishing mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer. 

Construct roads and pathways - Reinstating excavations and ground surface finishes including installing street ironworks Finish with hard landscaping tasks. Branded workwear will be provided.

Where you’ll work

Hillcrest, 22 Church Street
--
Towcester, NN12 8RA
Northamtonshire
NN12 8RA

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

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Learn safe work practices and the use of PPE 
  • Understanding environmental and health hazards 
  • Techniques to handle and move loads manually and with mechanical aids 
  • Principles and methods of working within confined space work 
  • Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms 
  • Establishing work area protection 
  • Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services 
  • Providing temporary works including excavation support 

Groundworker Apprenticeship at Milton Keynes College, where you'll be studying one day a week!

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll enjoy: 

  • Expert mentors and trainers who will guide you every step of the way. 
  • Hands-on learning with real-world feedback to help you grow. 
  • Modern facilities equipped with the latest technology and resources, and so much more!

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 9-4)
  • English (grade 9-4)

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

  • Motivated & reliable
  • Trustworthy team player
  • Works independently
  • Interest in groundworks
  • Passion for learning
  • Good communication
  • Time management
  • Organised
  • All-weather readiness

Other requirements

Please note: Applicants must be able to get to and from our sites in and around Beds. Bucks and Northants. You'll be able to attend college one day a week in Milton Keynes, so ideally you'll be a driver. Apply Early! We may close the ad early if we receive many applications. To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have lived in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.

About this company

Moore Inspiration Ltd are an established specialist in conservatory and orangery installations, creating stunning spaces throughout the UK. Our team of skilled builders and designers work hand in hand with our clients to create bespoke conservatories and orangeries. We create beautiful designs which offer a fantastic blend of space, luxury, sustainability and affordability. We pride ourselves on taking the time to understand our customer’s needs and create the ideal space for them. Attention to detail is at the forefront of everything we do.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent full-time role will be offered on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MOORE INSPIRATION LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326502.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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