Groundworker Apprentice - TRU

TN United Kingdom; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a Groundworker Apprentice position. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to kick-start your career in construction while gaining hands-on experience on significant projects like the Transpennine Route Upgrade. You'll learn essential skills, including site preparation and tool operation, all while enjoying a supportive work environment that values development and teamwork. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for those eager to build a successful career in the construction industry.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Annual salary review

Living away allowance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and develop practical skills in construction.
• Ability to follow health and safety protocols on-site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and level construction sites for groundwork tasks.
• Lay foundations and drainage systems under supervision.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Hands-on Skills

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Tools

Construction Tools

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24.04.2025

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What you need to know

• Location: TRU route Huddersfield - Dewsbury(some travel and living away expected for future projects)
• Contract type: Full time/permanent

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 will you 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.

You'll be working onTranspennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a transformative, multi-billion pound railway programme that will better connect passengers in the North between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.

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 (living away allowance and travel expenses paid)

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.

• Generous holiday allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme
• Annual salary review
• Living away allowance where appropriate
• EAP (Employee assistance 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.