Are you ready to start a career in construction? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice. Gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards your Level 2 Groundworker qualification.
Annual wage: £16,489.20 to £26,666.64 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am- 4.30pm
42.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
You’ll be involved in real projects from day one, assisting with:
You will be supported and supervised as you develop skills and confidence on site.
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.
WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE
Groundworker (level 2)
The apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with block-release college attendance, consisting of 4 days at college every 4 weeks, enabling you to earn while gaining valuable, industry-relevant skills.
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.
This role will require a strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Travel to different sites is required as part of the apprenticeship, and transportation may be needed to get to various sites within the Northwest area. A full UK driving license (or in the process of obtaining one) would be an advantage.
At Lee Contracting, we’re a family-run business with over 20 years of experience in groundworks, civil engineering and demolition. We take pride in doing things the right way and looking after our people. When you join our team, you’re not just a number, you become part of a close-knit crew that supports each other and takes pride in their work.
We work on a variety of real construction projects, using modern equipment and up-to-date methods, and we make sure safety is always a top priority. We believe in helping young people learn, grow and build confidence, which is why we invest time in training and developing our apprentices. Many of our team have grown their careers with us, and we’re proud to offer a supportive environment where you can learn a trade and build a future.
https://www.leecontracting.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Once you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll have the chance to stay with us and kickstart your career as a Groundworker. As you gain experience, you could progress to Skilled Groundworker, Lead Hand, or even Supervisor, taking on more responsibility and bigger projects. We’ll support you with extra training, including plant tickets and advanced qualifications, so you can keep learning, earn more, and build a long-term career with us.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Lee Contracting Ltd
[email protected]
01829 740351
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012057.
Closes on Friday 01 May 2026
