PAC Groundworks is looking to employ two new groundworks apprentices to work in and around the Rotherham area. You will work alongside and learn new skills from a team of experienced groundworkers, interpreting design specifications to prepare a construction site ready for structural building works to take place.
Hours Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.45pm and Friday, 8:00am – 3.30pm. Overtime may be required during busy periods. 39.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 29 June 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 2
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
Groundworkers are employed on construction sites that involve ground preparation, such as, foundations or footings for new buildings.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
Ground working - marking out and digging shallow trenches for foundations and drains
Form working - putting up or dismantling the shuttering that holds the setting concrete in place
Installing drainage and manholes
Concreting
Minor road working - laying kerbs, paving and resurfacing
Hand tools and small plant machinery
Where you'll work
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
CONSTRUCTION AND PLANT ASSESSMENTS LTD
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Your training plan
You will achieve the Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard by attending CP Assessments Training Centre in Denaby Main, Doncaster to undertake 7 block-release training sessions (4 days), every 10 - 12 weeks
The successful candidate will work towards achieving Functional Skills Level 2 in both maths and English if they have not achieved this prior or have an equivalent.
Apprentices will also get an Apprentice CSCS card which can be upgraded on completion of the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade C / 4)
Maths (grade C / 4)
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
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Other requirements
You must be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
About this company
Established in 2000, PAC Groundworks has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. Based in Rotherham, PAC Groundworks are a family owned and managed groundworks company with a highly enthusiastic and professional workforce. They have a renowned history of providing groundwork services to both commercial and domestic clients in and around the whole of the Yorkshire region.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to start their career with a highly reputable and well-established company
Progression within the organisation with more responsibility is expected on successful completion of the apprenticeship
In time, you may wish to undertake further qualifications such as Occupational Work Supervision, which can be studied at Level 3. With experience, you could progress to Site Supervisor, Estimator, or Construction Manager
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PAC Groundworks Ltd
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032579.