Level 2 Groundwork Apprentice - Taylor Woodrow - Enfield - Meridian Water – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the team based at Meridian Water Project in Enfield. Your role as a Groundworker apprentice will work closely with supervisors and engineers to prepare the site ready for the works to take place. If you prefer hands on work, outdoors and being part of a team, see below.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year

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Additional for London Living Allowance Wage. Benefits - Everyday discounts. Pension scheme with employer contribution.

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, from 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Installing and testing site drainage and ducting.
Building access / working platforms.
Locate and excavate to expose underground utility services.
Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements on site.
Direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery on site.
Move, handle and store materials complying with relevant legislation and policies.
Using and maintaining power tools and equipment.

Where you’ll work

Harbet Rd,

Upper Edmonton,

London,

N18 3QQ

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

EAST SURREY 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

Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship
Block Release College Attendance
CSCS card
Apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level during the apprenticeships and take the test for Level 2 English and Maths before end of apprenticeship.

More training information

Accomodation is organised for your college attedance

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Maths and English Level 1 (grade Pass)

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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

You will be based on a construction site and PPE use will be required for site visits.

About this company

Whether we are delivering small scale improvements or a major project, Taylor Woodrow’s success is founded on the teams that we build, the relationships we develop and the engineering solutions that we provide. We have a strong regional presence across the UK, where local people bring local solutions across a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects as part of long-term frameworks. This is complimented by our ability to deliver major infrastructure projects requiring complex engineering solutions. Our projects support the UK’s energy transition, deliver improvements to the highways network and enhance rail infrastructure. The strategic infrastructure that we construct are the building blocks for growth and this includes a role in delivering the UK’s low carbon transport future through High Speed 2. We operate across all stages of the project lifecycle, with our Engineering Services team supporting clients through the development and design phase of infrastructure projects to foster the right solutions. Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. Taking the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work within is an integral part of our work to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy. Taylor Woodrow is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.

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Company benefits

Holiday 26 days + 8 days bank holidays. 2 days paid volunteering. Training courses programme and Mentor Support.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Our Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way.
Mentor Allocation and guidance.
Additional training be provided.
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST SURREY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300756.

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Closes in 19 days (Saturday 15 March)

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Company’s application instructions

Interview at the project If you need any adjustment for the interview, let us know. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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Level 2 Groundwork Apprentice - Taylor Woodrow - Enfield - Meridian Water

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