Working with a specialist Groundworks & Civil Engineering company, you'll be introduced to the essential skills & tasks involved in groundwork operations and be involved in a wide range of activities such as site preparation & excavation works, drainage & ducting, concrete & substructures, kerbing & paving whilst working towards a level 2 qualification.
Annual wage: £18,720 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
45.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 01 October 2025
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 2
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
As a Groundwork Apprentice, you will be introduced to the essential skills and tasks involved in groundwork operations, forming the foundation of all construction projects. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in a wide range of activities including site preparation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, and excavation. Working closely with experienced groundworkers and supervisors, you will develop the practical and technical skills needed to build a successful career in construction.
IMPORTANT - A Groundworker's role is not for the faint hearted! You will be working outdoors in all weathers, assisting with groundwork activities. These will include heavy lifting and heavy duty manual work. No doubt about it, you will get dirty and at times, wet and cold- but the rewards will be that you will be on the way to starting a solid career within construction where you will get to play an essential part in the build process and where future work oportuntites are plentiful.
As a Groundworker apprentice your key responsibilities will include:
104 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 1LQ
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.
SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
Groundworker (level 2)
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
You will need to be willing to work outdoors in all weather and be physically fit. A can-do attitude is the most important requirement. Before starting on site, you will need to pass a CSCS test - assistance will be given with this process. Due to working hours only candidates aged 18+ can be considered.
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Chris Homewood
[email protected]
07387 376584
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342654.
Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025
