Groundworker Apprentice — Earn & Learn on Site Projects

BAM UK & Ireland; Chipping Warden; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BAM benefits (online shopping discount

Volunteering days

Wellbeing days

Generous holiday allowance including,;

Annual salary review

Living away allowance where applicable

EAP (Employee assistance programme)

Mental Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is offering a Groundworker Apprentice position as part of a Level 2 apprenticeship across EKFB sites with travel and living away expectations. This full-time permanent apprenticeship emphasizes practical, on-site training and progression into supervisory roles.

You will start in September 2026, gain hands-on experience in foundations, drainage and concrete work, and learn health and safety best practices on busy construction projects.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 3 or above desirable; opportunity to build on achievements during the apprenticeship.
• Eligible for apprenticeship only if you do not already hold a similar qualification at the same level.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and levelling construction sites.
• Laying foundations, drainage systems, and concrete.
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Following health and safety protocols on-site.
• Working as part of a team to complete groundwork tasks.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Driving licence (desirable)

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 3+)

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is offering a Groundworker Apprentice position as part of a Level 2 apprenticeship across EKFB sites with travel and living away expectations. This full-time permanent apprenticeship emphasizes practical, on-site training and progression into supervisory roles.

You will start in September 2026, gain hands-on experience in foundations, drainage and concrete work, and learn health and safety best practices on busy construction projects.