Groundworker Apprentice - AWE

Position

Groundworker Apprentice –

Location:

AWE Projects, Reading.

Contract:

Full time/permanent.

Start date:

September 2026.

• 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.

Academic requirements

• GCSE Maths and English grade 5 or above desirable; opportunity to improve during apprenticeship.
• Must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level.

Additional requirements

• Valid driving licence desirable, or willingness to obtain one during apprenticeship.
• Willingness to relocate for projects; living away allowance and travel expenses paid.

• Eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy practical, hands‑on work in an outdoor environment.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work.
• Willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel.

• Competitive salary.
• Living away allowance where appropriate.
• Benefits package including online shopping discount platform.
• Volunteering days.
• Wellbeing days.
• Generous holiday allowance with additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual salary review.
• EAP (Employee assistance programme).
• Mental Health & wellbeing programme.

BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.