Apprentices will be provided with the opportunity to combine their college training with enrolment on our internal skills training programme which gives practical training and experience in the key skills required to become a successful groundworker. On completion their is an opportunity to join the Company as a permanent employee.
Annual wage: £18,718 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00 (inclusive of unpaid breaks). Friday, 07:30 - 15:00 (inclusive of unpaid breaks).
39.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 4
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Apprentices will join our existing team of operational staff based on construction sites contributing to the construction of projects.
Tasks will include:
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.
HOPWOOD HALL 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.
George Cox and Sons Ltd. are a civil engineering and highway contractor working across the north-west on a number of local authority, long term, framework contracts. As a result of an increase in works, George Cox are looking to increase their workforce and seeking to train and develop apprentices.
https://gcox.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GEORGE COX & SONS LTD
Nicola Shewring
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017093.
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
