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PAC Groundworks Ltd - Apprentice Groundworker

Salary: £16,224 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 39
Closing Date: Sun 07 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
PAC Groundworks Ltd - Apprentice Groundworker

Summary

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.

Annual wage: £16,224 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)

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.

https://pacgroundworks.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • 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.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 07 June 2026

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