Apprentice Groundworker

Summary

An exciting Apprenticeship opportunity is available with Northeast Groundworks, a growing and reputable construction company based in Burnopfield. We specialize in groundwork, infrastructure, and site preparation. We work with a strong focus on quality, deadlines, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Minimum wage for apprentices £7.55

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

39 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 08:00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 08:00am - 4.00pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

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

What you’ll do at work

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will carry out all aspects of groundwork, including but not limited to;

Excavation and trenching
Installation of drainage systems
Laying foundations and concrete work.
Kerbing, paving, and landscaping
Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
Work collaboratively with the site team to meet project deadlines
Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations at all times
Report any issues or delays promptly to the site supervisor

Where you’ll work

76 OAKFIELDS
BURNOPFIELD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE16 6PQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

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-instatement 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

Your training plan

Candidates will attend Derwentside College for block release.

More training information

Candidates will have the opportunity to work towards gaining maths and English qualification.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Professional Attitude

Other requirements

Interviews will be held at Derwentside College. Please be mindful of the location and travel in relation to the starting times of the role.

About this company

North East Groundworks Solutions Ltd is a reputable and growing construction company, specializing in groundwork, infrastructure, and site preparation. With a commitment to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment

After this apprenticeship

There is potential for progression to become a employee for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315526.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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