Groundworks Level 2 Apprenticeship

Training Provider; Exeter; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED offers a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship in the UK. Learners gain practical experience while earning a recognised qualification, providing a route into construction and civil engineering careers.

The programme covers site preparation, drainage, foundations, paving, and safe working practices, with hands-on tasks and exposure to multiple trades to build core grounding in construction skills.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship in construction.
• Interest in learning practical site skills and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up construction sites
• Digging trenches for foundations, drainage, and utilities
• Assisting with the installation of drainage systems and pipework
• Laying concrete for foundations, paths, and other structures
• Installing kerbs, edging, paving slabs, and block paving
• Backfilling and compacting excavations
• Using hand tools, power tools, and small plant equipment safely
• Reading and following site drawings and specifications
• Measuring and setting out work areas
• Loading, unloading, and storing construction materials
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
• Following health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Working alongside groundworkers, plant operators, and other construction trades
• Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance of tools and equipment

Job description

Training Provider: GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Salary: National Minimum Wage — £12,480 to £19,827.60 a year

Address: Phase 3, Apsham Grange, EX3 0BZ

The Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship equips learners with skills to prepare sites, install drainage, construct foundations, lay paving and concrete, and work safely in construction.

Apprentices gain practical experience while earning a recognised qualification, providing a route into construction and civil engineering careers.

• Preparing and setting up construction sites
• Digging trenches for foundations, drainage, and utilities
• Assisting with the installation of drainage systems and pipework
• Laying concrete for foundations, paths, and other structures
• Installing kerbs, edging, paving slabs, and block paving
• Backfilling and compacting excavations
• Using hand tools, power tools, and small plant equipment safely
• Reading and following site drawings and specifications
• Measuring and setting out work areas.
• Loading, unloading, and storing construction materials
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
• Following health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Working alongside groundworkers, plant operators, and other construction trades
• Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance of tools and equipment