We are offering an exciting opportunity for sensible, hardworking individuals to join our site in Derby as a Groundwork Apprentice. We are looking for applicants who are aged 18 or over, and are able to drive. For successful candidates, there is strong potential for a long-term position on our Derby site.
Annual wage: £20,800 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
You will be working on a construction site, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 September 2026
Duration: 1 Year 2 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.
Groundworkers are the first contractors to begin work on a construction site. They work closely with all construction trades, such as bricklayers, and plant operatives, to prepare the site ready for building works to begin.
You will receive a site safety briefing and a schedule of work for the day and be expected to work as part of a team to complete tasks set for that project.
You will undertake a variety of tasks such as:
In order to work on site you will be required to sit a Health and Safety Operative test to gain your CSCS card. This will be organised by McDermotts.
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.
SALUTEM LIMITED
Groundworker (level 2)
You will be trained on site by our staff and also attend up to 12 block weeks of training at Salutem in Aston, B6 5RS to gain a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship standard.
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.
Established in 1994, our business has grown and developed to include a range of groundworks and civil engineering activities which provide continuity of service and assurance for our customers throughout their project.
Although you may never get to see a lot of what we do, we’re proud that many of the places you visit and roads you drive on, have our name underneath them.
https://www.mcdermotts.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, we would hope to employ you within our business permanently on our Derby site as a groundworker with the potential to progress to team leader, site supervisor and beyond.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
McDermotts Building and Civil Engineering
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029497.
Closes on Friday 07 August 2026
