SUTTLE PROJECTS LTD - Groundworker Apprentice

Go Construct; Poole; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Suttle Projects Ltd is offering an established Groundworker Apprentice position in Poole, UK. The role provides hands-on experience in ground preparation, drainage, concrete works, kerbing and related civil engineering tasks, alongside a formal Groundworker level 2 training program.

The apprenticeship runs for 1 year 6 months with a start date of Tuesday 01 December 2026. Annual wage is £19,968, with 48 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths (grade 2 or above) required.
• You will be required to apply to The College and attend an academic interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ground preparation, drainage, concreting, kerbing and general civil engineering works.
• Work alongside experienced groundworkers and site teams on site.
• Prepare tools and materials, maintain a safe and tidy work area, and follow site instructions.
• Early starts and outdoor work with travel and stays away are part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Able to work as part of a team

Comfortable with outdoor work

Honest

Reliable

Respectful to others

Responsible

Willing to learn

Cat B Driving Licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Join an established civil engineering as a Groundworker Apprentice. Gain hands on experience in ground preparation, drainage, concrete works, kerbing, and much more while working towards a recognised qualification. The role involves outdoor work, travel, and regular stays away, with full training, PPE and workwear provided.

Annual wage: £19,968 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 5.00pm.
48.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 December 2026

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Positions available: 2

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

The apprentice will work alongside experienced groundworkers and site teams, assisting with ground preparation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, and general civil engineering works. The week will combine practical site experience with apprenticeship training. Duties will include preparing tools and materials, maintaining a safe and tidy work area and following site instructions. The role involves early starts, physical outdoor work, travel and regular Monday to Friday stays away.

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

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Your training plan

App L2 ST0513 (388) Groundworker (HC) BPC Grow for Apprentices programme You will receive training as part of a day release and block release program which will be clearly articulated by the College.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English & Maths (grade 2 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Able to work as part of a team
• Comfortable with outdoor work
• Honest
• Reliable
• Respectful to others
• Responsible
• Willing to learn
• Cat B Driving Licence

Other requirements

You will be required to apply to The College and attend an academic interview.

About this company

Suttle Projects Ltd is an established family owned piling and civil engineering company delivering projects across the rail, highways, coastal, marine and environmental sectors. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to build long term careers within the construction industry.

https://www.suttleprojects.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SUTTLE PROJECTS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055117.

Closes on Monday 30 November 2026