GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD - Groundworks Apprenticeship

Go Construct; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Construct is offering an apprenticeship as a Groundworker (level 2) providing hands-on experience on construction and civil sites. The program includes regular training with a college or training organisation (GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED) and a total duration of 1 year 6 months.

The apprenticeship pays £16,640 per year with a 40-hour week and a possible start date of Monday 30 November 2026. 1 position available. Training includes at least 20% of hours dedicated to study or college courses.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship offering hands‑on experience on construction and civil sites.
• College or training organisation involved in apprenticeship training (at least 20% of working hours spent training).
• GCSE Maths and English at level 2 required; other relevant qualifications considered.

Responsibilities

• Work on construction and civil engineering sites from start to finish.
• Prepare groundworks: drainage, concreting, paving, roads & utilities.
• Follow health, safety and environmental rules at all times.
• Use hand tools, power tools and basic setting‑out equipment.
• Work as part of a team with supervisors and other trades.
• Learn practical groundwork skills on live sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE Maths and English (level 2)

Job description

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)

Hours
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 30 November 2026

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Positions available: 1

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

• Work on construction and civil engineering sites from start to finish
• Prepare groundworks: drainage, concreting, paving, roads & utilities
• Follow health, safety and environmental rules at all times
• Use hand tools, power tools and basic setting‑out equipment
• Work as part of a team with supervisors and other trades
• Learn practical groundwork skills on live sites

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

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths and English (grade Level 2)

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

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

About this company

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After this apprenticeship

• Ongoing career development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058482.

Closes on Friday 20 November 2026