Start your career with Kilnbridge as a Formwork Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience working on major construction projects, earn while you learn, and develop industry-recognised skills alongside experienced professionals. If you're hardworking, eager to learn Kilnbridge can help you build the foundations for your future.
Training course: Formworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, with two half hour breaks. There may be some Saturday shifts, available from 7:30am to 1:00pm.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 December 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
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
As a Formwork Apprentice, you will support site teams with a range of groundwork activities, including:
- Assist in make formwork and falsework 'casts' or moulds to form concrete items like foundations, staircases, beams, columns and walls
- Assist in read and interpret site drawings, instructions and plans
- Measure, shape and cut materials like wood and metal
- Build wooden structures using power and hand tools
- Assemble pre-made metal frames, scaffolding and platforms
- Assist in quality checking casts to make sure shape and measurements are correct
- Work with other site workers to pour concrete once set, take formwork apart to be reused
- Move, handle and store materials safely
- Perform site clean-up
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
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
Your training course
Formworker (level 2)
Your training plan
You will work towards a:
- Level 2 Formwork Apprenticeship Standard
Training will be delivered through a combination of on-site learning and attendance one week a month at Kilnbridge's chosen apprenticeship provider.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Labour (grade Green)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Other things to consider:
- This is a physically demanding role.
- Work is primarily carried out outdoors on construction sites.
- Travel to different project locations may be required.
- Applicant must be committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
- You need to have a CSCS card to apply for this apprenticeship.
About this company
Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, known for delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic construction and infrastructure projects taking shape in the UK.
We combine technical excellence with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, ensuring every project responds not only to immediate needs, but to future demands.
Kilnbridge comprises four distinct operational business, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that our clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address our clients’ needs across the entire lifecycle of a structure.
Our expertise encompasses all materials and spans reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, and complex structural alterations. In short, we design, build, adapt, repair and protect our clients’ structures.
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Company benefits
Kilnbridge offer the following for a successful applicant:
- 20 days annual leave a year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount service
- Free financial advice with a professional
- Mental health and well-being support
- Employee Owned Trust yearly bonus
- Work social events
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will undergo further development opportunities, including plant operations, specialist groundwork activities and supervisory qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KILNBRIDGE STRUCTURES LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057911.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026