Groundworker Apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A groundworks company seeks 6 apprentices for a Groundwork Apprenticeship in Wotton-under-Edge. The apprenticeship lasts 1 year and 6 months, requiring 45 hours per week on site. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience while performing general groundwork duties such as laying drainage and concreting. Candidates must be 18+ years old and possess a CSCS card. Training will include development with a college. Opportunities for achieving further qualifications exist post-apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to apply due to legal requirements.
• Ability to work under supervision and complete tasks to a high standard.
• Candidates must live within the Bristol or South Gloucestershire area.

Responsibilities

• Laying drainage and kerbs.
• Concreting and laying tarmac.
• Maintaining safety on-site.
• Safe use of tools, plant and materials having due regards to your own safety
• Wearing PPE
• Maintaining the safety of others in accordance with the HASAWA
• Follow and adhere to company policy and procedures
• Promote and maintain an active approach to health and safety in respect of yourself, colleagues and customers.
• Ability to take direction and carry out specific works required, under supervision, to the desired standard of their superiors.
• A buddy system will be in place to ensure that all basic tasks are understood and completed.
• Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to work as a groundsworker.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Safe use of tools and materials

Health and safety awareness

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Solum SW Ltd are delighted to be offering a Groundwork Apprenticeship, looking for 6 apprentices to join the groundworks team.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

45 hours per week on site. 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. 2 x half an hour breaks (1 paid). 20 days holiday plus 8 bank and public holidays.

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

General groundwork duties as required but not limited to:

• Laying drainage
• Kerb laying
• Concreting and laying tarmac
• Safe use of tools, plant and materials having due regards to your own safety
• Wearing PPE
• Maintaining the safety of others in accordance with the HASAWA
• Follow and adhere to company policy and procedures
• Promote and maintain an active approach to health and safety in respect of yourself, colleagues and customers.

Ability to take direction and carry out specific works required, under supervision, to the desired standard of their superiors. A buddy system will be in place to ensure that all basic tasks are understood and completed.

Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to work as a groundsworker. This is because of legal requirements and safety considerations, particularly regarding operating machinery and handling materials on highways.

Where you’ll work

UPPER BUCKOVER FARM
BUCKOVER
WOTTON UNDER EDGE
GL12 8DZ

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

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Must be able to get to and from the place of work in a safe and timely manner, all sites within a 25 mile radius of Bristol. Having a CSCS card is required to go on site. Applicants must be over 18 to apply as this is a requirement from the employer. Applicants must live within Bristol, or South Gloucestershire area.

About this company

We supply all the management, engineering, plant, labour and materials for our groundworks, utilising our internal team and strong ties to local suppliers. Every part of the groundworks process falls under our umbrella. We will be the first in, starting with the site preparation and then meeting key dates for drainage, foundations and floor slabbs, wrapping up the external works for clients in the commercial, education, leisure, health and blue light sector.

After this apprenticeship

Future Prospects available and not limited to Forward Tipping Dumper and Ride on Roller tickets.