J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED - Construction Operative Apprentice
J Murphy and Sons, TRU East Alliance, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6DY
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Summary
We have an opportunity to gain your first qualification in construction and get involved in a variety of tasks and responsibilities that will help you understand the world of construction. We are seeking motivated individuals who are eager to learn, work with their hands and contribute to building remarkable structures that leave a lasting impact.
Hours You will work Monday - Friday, with the possibility of evening and weekend work being required. Shifts to be confirmed. 39.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 08 September 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 26
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 can expect to work with everyone on a construction site while you help prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place.
You will 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.
Your work may include setting out and preparing the sub - surfaces ready for the structural work to begin, installing drainage systems, concreting, constructing roads and pathways and carrying out the finished hard landscaping.
We offer a variety of work on projects across our rail, tunnelling, plant operations, engineering, utilities, and buildings sectors.
Where you’ll work
Barrow, Cumbria - Attached to our Warrington Office WA3 3NY
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
CITB
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Your training plan
Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
You will attend the National Construction College on block release then returned to the workplace after each block to put what you have learnt into practice
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 3-9)
Maths (grade 3-9)
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
Attention to detail
Team working
Physical fitness
About this company
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy.
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. Access to Murphy Wellbeing. Cycle to work scheme. 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Plus many more benefits.
After this apprenticeship
The Groundowrker qualification will open up opportunities to explore construction further including engineering roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349727.