ThermaMech are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as a Groundworker apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career as a Groundworker.
Hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5.00pm. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 02 September 2025
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 2
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
Working within a civils team of operatives on a large site environment
Carrying out excavations, with an involvement installing temporary works support measures
Learning how to work safely on site whilst adhering to site rules and regulations
Setting up site and work areas, ensuring they are adequately maintained
Backfilling the DHN pipework and trenches in line with relevant specifications
Reinstatement works to highways which will include preparation of subbase, laying tarmac and paving
Attending daily workforce briefings
Learning from supervisors or mentors about advance techniques
Problem solving identifying and resolving minor issues during construction
Attending relevant site training courses
Handling basic tools such as shovels, breakers and other small items of plant
Where you’ll work
Sites across Exeter Area. EX9 7BY
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
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Your training plan
You will be working towards a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard
You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor
You will be required to attend Bicton College for block weeks as part of the apprenticeship training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade Level 1)
Maths (grade Level 1)
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
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Other requirements
Applicants must hold driving license and have own transport to work.
About this company
ThermaMech specialise in designing and delivering energy networks, because we believe that an unrivalled level of focus, expertise and service is the best way to get the job done. Working proactively to transform the UK’s heating and cooling networks the efficient way.