Apprentice Groundworker

Overview

To learn all aspects of groundworks whilst working onsite with experienced operatives, including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, kerb laying, construction of driveways, as a brief outline of what you may be doing.

Training course Groundworker (level
2).

Starting salary based on £9.00 per hour for this September's intake; this may be negotiable depending on age and previous experience in construction.

Hours:

Monday to Friday shifts to be confirmed from 7:30am - 5:00pm and 7:30am - 1:00pm on Saturday if work is available. Hours over 40 per week will only be available to those 18+. Breaks: 10:00am - 10:20am and 1:00pm - 1:30pm. 40 hours a week.

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

As part of this role, you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute.

• To learn all aspects of groundwork whilst working onsite with experienced operatives, including drainage, foundations, road and footpath construction, slab laying, kerb laying, construction of driveways as a brief outline of what you may be doing
• Ground workers prepare a construction site for the shallow foundation of a new home/building
• Removing sewage, redirecting waterways by flow or pumping, concreting the proposed site and laying both kerbs and flagstones
• To work on-site learning and assisting experienced ground workers
• Duties will vary depending on what works are being carried out on site
• Day-to-day contact is Nicky Collins

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground
• Conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
• Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
• Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
• Select the required resources including tools and fixtures
• Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
• Use and maintain power tools and equipment (including; compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
• Gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
• Select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor
• Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting
• Install and test basic drainage and ducting
• Measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-in statement and excavations
• Transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
• Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
• Install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
• Locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments
• Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres)
• Form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases
• Prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery
• As part of this role, you will be required to study towards the Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard at Colchester Institute
• College attendance for this course will be 1 day per week at the Colchester Campus

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