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62 WANSTEAD GROVE
PLYMOUTH, PL5 2LY

Groundwork apprenticeship

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Mon 01 Sep 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Groundwork apprenticeship

Summary

The successful candidate will gain experience within a construction site environment as a groundworker, with the support and guidance of experienced individuals.

Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)

Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 3.30pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 15 September 2025

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

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

  • Adhere to health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices
  • Learn and apply industry-specific techniques, skills and tools under the guidance of experienced professionals
  • Assist in the preparation of construction sites, ensuring that they are safe and ready for work
  • Help with excavation and earthmoving tasks, using hand tools, machinery and equipment as required
  • Support the installation and maintenance of drainage systems, including pipes, culverts and manholes
  • Aid in the laying of foundations, including concrete pouring and levelling
  • Assist in the construction of retaining walls, pathways and other structures using appropriate materials
    Participate in the installation of utilities, such as water and sewer lines, electrical conduits and communication cables
    Help with the placement and compaction of backfill materials to ensure stability and proper drainage
  • Assist in the preparation and installation of paving, including the handling of paving stones, concrete or asphalt
  • Support the team in maintaining and repairing existing groundworks, as required
  • Attend training sessions, workshops and educational programmes to enhance knowledge and skills related to groundworks
    Maintain a clean and organised work area, ensuring that tools and equipment are properly stored
  • Collaborate effectively with team members, communicating progress, challenges and suggestions for improvement

Where you’ll work

62 WANSTEAD GROVE
PLYMOUTH
PL5 2LY

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

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard
  • Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test – CSCS Test
  • Functional skills maths and English, if required

As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week.

All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.

Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, whilst the rest will be practical.

As part of your apprenticeship, Skills Group will also support you to complete your online CSCS test, which will enable you to apply for your CSCS Card. This shows that you are at the required competent level to carry out site work with the employer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 1-9)
  • Maths (grade 1-9)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this company

We are a local, independent family-run company. All work and quotations are provided by our in-house team. Our work and materials are guaranteed. We have CPCS and Street Works affiliations. We have experience in carrying out excavation for roads and highways. Can undertake the reinstatement of concrete, modular surfaces and concrete footways.

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After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of your level 2 apprenticeship with the company, the right candidate may have the opportunity to progress within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DONE RIGHT DRIVEWAYS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331384.

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Closes on Monday 01 September 2025

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