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T & A GROUNDWORKS LTD - Groundworker Apprenticeship

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Fri 19 Sep 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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T & A GROUNDWORKS LTD - Groundworker Apprenticeship

Summary

Learn to prepare sites, dig foundations, lay drainage, and handle materials safely as a Groundworker apprentice. Gain hands-on experience, work as part of a skilled team, and build a career in a high-demand trade with excellent progression opportunities.

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

Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Thursday 25 September 2025

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Positions available: 4

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

  • Prepare and clear construction sites for building work
  • Dig and set out foundations, trenches, and drainage systems
  • Lay and compact hardcore, concrete, and other base materials
  • Install drainage, piping, and utility services as required
  • Operate hand tools, small plant, and machinery safely
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times
  • Work as part of a construction team and learn teamwork skills
  • Read and follow drawings, plans, and specifications
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in good condition

Where you’ll work

18A MELBOURNE ROAD
LISKEARD
PL14 4JF

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

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will take place at our Plymouth, Plympton centre, 2 consecutive days every other week 

Requirements

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Local Groundwork Specialists Based in Liskeard, Cornwall, T & A Groundworks Ltd delivers professional services across groundworks, landscaping, driveway and patio installations, drainage, fencing, and site preparation

After this apprenticeship

  • Qualified Groundworker - Complete your apprenticeship and work independently on site, carrying out groundworks for a range of construction projects


Specialist Groundworker – Develop expertise in drainage, concrete work, or utilities installation.


Supervisor / Team Leader – Lead small teams, manage on-site tasks, and oversee junior workers.


Site Manager / Construction Manager – Progress to managing larger projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and team coordination.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

T & A GROUNDWORKS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339165.

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Closes on Friday 19 September 2025

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