Groundworker Apprentice - North East

BAM Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring Groundworker Apprentices. This full-time position allows you to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in construction. You'll work on multi-million projects, preparing sites, laying foundations, and operating tools. With a strong commitment to development, the apprenticeship opens doors to further learning and leadership training. Enjoy a competitive salary, living away allowance, and a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal growth. If you're eager to build a successful career in construction, this is your chance!

Benefits

Online shopping discount platform

Volunteering days

Wellbeing days

Generous holiday allowance

Annual salary review

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English grade 5 or above are desirable.
• No similar qualification of the same level should be held.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and level construction sites.
• Lay foundations, drainage systems, and concrete.
• Follow health and safety protocols on-site.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Hands-on skills

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Tools

Construction tools

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

• Location: Various north east england
• Start date: September 2025
• Contract type: Full time/permanent

Our apprenticeships

Are you looking to kick-start your career in construction? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on? Join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice and build the foundations for a successful career in the industry!

BAM is a trusted name in construction, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. From foundations to drainage, we take pride in creating the groundwork for success.

A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position; where you will be involved in delivering multi million projects. Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

On completion of a level 2 apprenticeship, you will then be given the opportunity to progress on to further learning and leadership training to work towards becoming a Works Manager of the future.

What you'll be doing

As a Groundworker Apprentice, you’ll learn essential skills to support construction projects, including:

• 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 a variety of groundwork tasks.

You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship with the support of experienced mentors and on-the-job training.

Our projects cover all trypes of infrastructure, from rail and road to work on behalf of the Envrionment Agency and National Grid.

What you'll need

Academic requirements

• GCSE’s Maths and English grade 5 or above is desirable but you will have the opportunity to build on your academic achievements so far whilst on the apprenticeship
• To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level.

Additional requirements

• A lot of our projects are in locations that are not accessible via public transport so a driving licence would be desirable or the ability to learn and have access to a vehicle whilst on the apprenticeship
• Due to the nature of our industry, you may be required to move away to work on a project. We cannot always guarantee that you will be placed on a project which is close to your home. BAM do support this by paying a living away allowance.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who:

• Are eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy practical, hands-on work in an outdoor environment.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work.
• Hold a valid driving licence (desirable) or are willing to obtain one during the apprenticeship.
• Be willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel

Your work environment

What's in it for you?

In addition to a competitive salary, living away allowance and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment. BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.

• BAM benefits (online shopping discount platform)
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing days
• Generous holiday allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme
• Annual salary review
• EAP (Employee assistance programme)
• Mental Health & wellbeing programme

As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership of your work, we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

Stage 1

If your application is successful you will be invited to a telephone interview and pre-screen. We will keep you updated on the status of your application throughout the process

Stage 2

If you are successful in the telephone interview you will then be invited to a face to face interview with the site team